Schools Refurbishment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 March 2015

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Questions (811)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

811. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the proposed sale of land attached to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5, if this land is an integral part of the school; if the purchase or maintenance of this land has ever been funded by her Department; if the school owners have sought her approval or have advised her of a proposed sale; her plans to ensure the school does not to sell the land in view of the fact it is required for sports facilities for school and local community sports clubs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11889/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

I can confirm that the school building referred to by the Deputy and the lands attached to it are not in my ownership.

The school availed of funding under the Summer Works Scheme from 2004 to 2011 for refurbishment of the school building.

As the lands referred to are in the ownership of a third party, queries in relation to the proposed sale should be directed to the property owner in the first instance.