816 Mr. Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Science if, further to a communication by Deputy Lawlor on 1 August 2001 which included the concerns of a local parents association in the Lucan area, he will respond comprehensively to the points raised and also take into account a further representation on the matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26463/01]

My Department is currently conducting a thorough review of school provision in the Lucan area. As part of this review, the options for meeting the primary school accommodation needs of the area, by providing temporary accommodation in the short-term and extensions or new schools in the medium to long-term, are under active consideration. Discussions will be held, also, between officials of the planning and building unit and the principals of the four postprimary schools in Lucan to ascertain their views on developments in the area.

Extensions to two of the post-primary schools in Lucan are at an advanced stage of architectural planning. The position in regard to the building project at St. Joseph's College, Lucan, is that stage 3, developed sketch scheme, has been cleared by my Department and a stage 4-5, detail design-bill of quantities, submission is awaited from the school. The position regarding the building project at Coláiste Phádraig, Lucan, is that my Department has approved stage 4-5, detail design-bill of quantities, for the extension. The decision to proceed to tender is still being examined and will be made in the light of the allocations to be made for school building purposes in the forthcoming estimates. A new permanent building for Cólaiste Cois Life is also in architectural planning.