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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 24 Feb 1998

Vol. 487 No. 6

Written Answers - Schools Building Projects.

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Ceist:

343 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress, if any, which has been made regarding the provision of a new boys' national school in Rathmore, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4833/98]

I am aware that the condition of the Rathmore boys national school building is not satisfactory and the existing school site is confined. Among the options which had to be considered were the renovation of the existing school building, the possibility of using the vocational school building which will become surplus to requirements at the end of this school year or the acquisition of a new site and provision of a new school building. It would appear that renovation of the existing building or the use of the vocational school are not satisfactory options.

It has proved difficult to identify a suitable site. One site proposed is at distance of 1.5 miles from the current school location. This proposal has, however, raised concerns with an existing small primary school which would be only 1.5 miles distant and would see a threat to its future.

I have asked the planning section of my Department to progress the matter urgently and to meet with the interested parties as soon as possible.

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