235 Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will sanction the commencement of work on a gaelscoil (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25421/06]

The school referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application to my Department for a new school. While a suitable site has been identified by the Property Management Section of the Office of Public Works, the acquisition is not yet finalised. Once the site has been acquired, the building project required to address the school's accommodation needs will be considered in the context of the School Building and Modernisation Programme 2006-2010.