Site Acquisitions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 November 2012

Thursday, 29 November 2012

Questions (112)

Mattie McGrath

Question:

112. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills at what stage is the acquisition of the property, from the Mercy Order, required for the extension to a school (details supplied) to enable the amalgamation of a school; on the last report the acquisition of the site required was being dealt with under the redress scheme and the proposed build is due for the 2015/16 school year, if this timeframe can be verified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53645/12]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The acquisition of the site to which the Deputy refers is currently at pre-contract stage. My Department, through the Chief State Solicitor's Office, is currently working with the Solicitors acting on behalf of the Sisters of Mercy on the legal procedures and mechanisms required to facilitate the transfer of the lands to the Minister.

I can confirm to the Deputy that the project is listed to go to construction in 2015/16. Projects that are in a state of readiness on this list will proceed to be delivered within this timeframe.