asked the Minister for Education if he is aware that a site is available for a new school in Baraduff village in the parish of Glenflesk, County Kerry; and the cause of the delay in building the new school.

I am not aware that a suitable site has as yet been offered for the proposed new central school at Baraduff. Until such a site is offered the necessary arrangements for the planning and erection of the new school cannot be undertaken.

When were the Department in touch with the manager and management committee in relation to the provision of a site there?

I cannot say. The three sites offered were unsuitable and neither the Department nor the Office of Public Works have been informed that a further site is available for the proposed new school.

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