134 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the selection of a site for a new school in Tubbercurry, County Sligo, to incorporate the amalgamation between Banada Abbey secondary school and the Marist Convent. [22137/99]

The building unit of my Department is currently investigating the acquisition of a suitable site for a new second level school in Tubbercurry, County Sligo. A number of possible sites have been identified and the suitability of each individual site is currently being assessed. It is anticipated that a decision in this matter will be made in the near future.