537 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding his Department giving sanction for a purpose built school for Gaelscoil Longford. [10098/02]

My Department has recently received correspondence from Gaelscoil Longford regarding the provision of a new building for the gaelscoil through the public private partnership, PPP, process. My Department is currently considering further projects under the PPP process following the commencement of construction of the initial pilot phase of the post-primary PPP project. The initial project is testing the PPP process in respect of post-primary school provision. My Department will keep Gaelscoil Longford advised of any developments.