485 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a proposed new school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3429/07]

520 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the stage a school (details supplied) in county Galway is at; if a site has been purchased; if planning permission has been sought for the new school; if her attention has been drawn to the recent fire; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3679/07]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 485 and 520 together.

Following a detailed assessment of the school's long term accommodation needs, a decision was taken to provide a new six classroom school. The acquisition of the site adjoining the school has concluded and at present the transfer of the existing school site to the Minister is ongoing. The school building project will be considered for progression in the context of the School Building and Modernisation Programme.