241 Miss Fox asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the proposed road across the property of Tullow community school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3723/00]

Officials of my Department are seeking to meet with officials of Carlow County Council to discuss the implications for Tullow community school, if any, of a proposal to build a by pass road in the town. It is expected that the meeting will be arranged within the next few weeks.