Schools Site Acquisitions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 June 2014

Thursday, 12 June 2014

Questions (79)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

79. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the engagement his Department is having with Kildare County Council and the management of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare on finding an appropriate site for a permanent new school building, now that An Board Pleanála has upheld the decision by the planning authority to refuse permission for the proposed building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24978/14]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The school to which the Deputy refers is currently located in temporary accommodation pending the provision of a permanent school building. My officials will work with officials from Kildare County Council with regard to options available for permanent accommodation for this school. My officials have engaged with the school authority and will keep them updated as appropriate, taking into account the commercial sensitivities associated with a site acquisition process.