Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2005
417 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the option which she has under consideration as an alternative to the construction of a school (details supplied) on a site identified by the Office of Public Works; the terms of reference of the assessment of this alternative option; and the deadline which she has set for completion of the assessment. [17802/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe option under consideration as an alternative to the construction of a new building for the school to which the Deputy refers is the possible rationalisation of primary school provision in the area where the school is located to enable the use of existing accommodation to be maximised. This possibility is being examined as part of an overall review of primary educational infrastructure in the area. The purpose of this review is to ascertain the likely demand for pupil places in the medium to long-term and to ensure that existing provision is maximised to meet this demand. The review is expected to be completed shortly.
