asked the Minister for Education the progress that has been made in the provision of a site for a post primary school in the Castleknock area of County Dublin.

20.

asked the Minister for Education when the construction of a post primary school in Castleknock, County Dublin, will commence; if a suitable site has yet been located; if he is aware of the urgent and pressing need for a secondary school in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 19 and 20 together.

Discussions have been taking place with a view to the acquisition of a suitable site for a post-primary school in the Castleknock area. These discussions have not been completed and, accordingly, I am not yet in a position to make a statement in the matter.