486 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science the position of the proposed new 16 classroom Gaelscoil at Ballyshane, Midleton; when the project will start; and when it will be completed. [8621/07]

This building project is an initiative lead by the school authorities which entails a local developer building a 16 classroom school on land owned by the developer at no cost to the school or the Department. The Department has not been involved in the design of the school nor has capital funding been provided in respect of the project. The Department has brought to the school authorities attention the Technical Guidance Documents for school building projects. The Department is available to discuss aspects of same with the school authorities if required.