Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2008
462 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress of negotiations between him and the authorities of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if, in view of the fact that another school does not have space to cater for its intake in September 2008, he will take steps to expedite this matter and make this premises available for the Gaelscoil. [25567/08]
View answerThe Department has concluded negotiations with the owners of the building to which the Deputy refers and, unfortunately, due to competing demands on its capital budget, it is not in a position to purchase the premises at this time.
The school to which the Deputy refers has applied to my Department for permanent recognition and this matter is being considered. A decision will issue as soon as possible.
Under the terms of school recognition, accommodation remains the Patron's responsibility until the Department is in a position to provide it with permanent accommodation, assuming the school achieves permanent recognition.
