472 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding plans for a second level school at Adamstown, Lucan; and when it is planned to commence and complete construction; when it is planned to open the school; and the projected number of pupils the school will be able to accommodate. [7152/07]

The building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. The new school will cater for up to 1,000 pupils. The Stage 3 submission has recently been received in my Department and is currently under review. My Officials will contact the Developers when the review is complete with directions as to the next steps involved in progressing this project. It is expected that application for planning permission will be lodged shortly and that the school will be ready for occupancy in September 2009.

473 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be provided for the proposed extension to a school (details supplied) in County Clare; the stage that application is now at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7162/07]

An application has been received in my Department under the Small Schools Scheme 2007 from the school referred to by the Deputy. All applications received under this scheme are under consideration and the list of successful applicants will be published shortly.