272. Deputy Tom Barry asked the Minister for Education and Skills following recent announcements in local media, if a new site has been selected for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will confirm that the school board has been consulted in relation to the selection process regarding a new site for their school. [29723/14]

I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has been working in conjunction with Cork County Council towards securing a permanent site to meet the needs of the school referred to by the Deputy.

I can confirm that potential options have been identified and my Department is progressing the preferred option at present. However the acquisition of the preferred site option is subject to the completion of a process which is currently ongoing.

The Board of Management will be informed when the site acquisition process has been concluded.