Patrick O'Donovan
Question:494. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the patronage process in place for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and the timeframe for this process. [9131/15]
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Questions (494, 506)
Patrick O'Donovan
Question:506. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a site will be purchased for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if this school will be housed at a temporary location in the interim. [9236/15]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 494 and 506 together.
The first step in the establishment of the school in question is the determination of a patron to operate the school. This process, which is overseen by the New Schools Establishment Group, has commenced.
The closing date for the receipt of applications from Patrons and prospective Patrons is the 20th March 2015. I will announce the outcome of this process as soon as the application process is complete.
In the meantime, my Department is working to secure temporary start-up accommodation for the school.
My Department is also working with the local authority with a view to acquiring a site for permanent accommodation for the school. There are commercial sensitivities associated with land acquisitions generally and I am not in a position to provide further details at this time.