280 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science when construction of a project (details supplied) in County Galway will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10634/07]

Tenders were originally received for the project in 2004. However, due to delays acquiring the site under the redress scheme it was not possible to accept a tender at this time. Contracts for the transfer of the site have been signed and the consent of the Commissioners for Charitable Donations and Bequests has been received. However, there are a few minor legal issues that the Chief State Solicitor's office is addressing in order to close the transfer.

Legal advice has been sought to ascertain the way forward with regard to the original tender process and once this advice has been received a decision will be made on how best to progress the project to construction as quickly as possible.