Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 December 2012
22. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if funding has been allocated for the provision of a new school (details supplied) in County Cork; if a site has been acquired; when building will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54677/12]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy that the East Cork area has been identified as one of those projected to experience a significant increase in demand for school accommodation in the coming years and my Department is working to identify suitable land or buildings to meet this demand. The requirements of the school referred to by the Deputy are being considered in this context. The acquisition of a site for a new building for the school concerned is being progressed by my Department through the Chief State Solicitor's Office and is currently at pre-contract stage. Once the acquisition is finalised, it is intended to proceed to appoint a Design Team and apply for Planning Permission, with the project listed to go to construction in 2014/15. Projects that are in a state of readiness on this list will proceed to be delivered within this timeframe.
