344 Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to commence work on the provision of a gaelscoil in Clonakilty, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43454/06]

A suitable site has been acquired by the Office of Public Works on behalf of my Department for this project. The long term projected staffing, on which the accommodation needs will be based, has been determined and also notified to the school authority. The building project required to deliver the new school will be progressed in the context of the School Building and Modernisation Programme 2006-2010.