548. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new school project (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33263/15]

Officials from my Department are currently working closely with officials from Galway County Council in relation to the acquisition of suitable sites to facilitate the provision of a number of school building projects in the area referred to by the Deputy. This acquisition process continues to be progressed.

The provision of permanent school accommodation for the school referred to by the Deputy will be progressed into the architectural planning process once the site issues are resolved.