School Accommodation Provision

Friday, 16 September 2016

Questions (526, 527, 528)

Joan Burton

Question:

526. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of new premises for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26280/16]

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527. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the purchase of Roslyn Park from the Rehab Group; if it is their intention to use it as a secondary and primary school or a stand alone primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26281/16]

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Joan Burton

Question:

528. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of locations currently under investigation by his Department for the location of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26282/16]

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Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

I propose to take Questions Nos. 526 to 528, inclusive, together.

Officials in my Department have currently identified five potential locations for new school accommodation in the South Dublin City area, including for the school referred to by the Deputy. A decision in relation to which school will be located on a specific site will ultimately be made in the context of the overall portfolio of sites acquired, the feasibility of development of individual sites and the timelines for acquisition, planning permission and development. My Department will be in contact with the relevant patrons as soon as a determination is made in relation to individual schools.

With regard to the specific site referred to by the Deputy, the acquisition process is at an advanced stage. A feasibility assessment in relation to this site is underway to determine the exact configuration and size of school accommodation that can be placed on this site. It is expected that this assessment will be finalised shortly.