Dáil Éireann - Volume 621 - 20 June, 2006

Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.

Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has received a comprehensive submission from the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath seeking a new school which is required to accommodate the significant increase of school going children in the general area and which is projected to increase by 350 per cent; if she will give approval for the construction of a new school without delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23800/06]

  Ms Hanafin:The School Planning Section of my Department has received an application from the school to which the Deputy refers for a new school building. The application is currently being assessed. A decision in the matter will issue to the school authority as quickly as possible.