Robert Troy
Question:216. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status regarding progress being made on the following schools (details supplied). [8541/17]
View answerTuesday, 21 February 2017
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The Deputy will be aware that building projects for the schools in question are included in my Department’s 6 Year Construction Programme.
In relation to first and second schools referred to by the Deputy, preparatory work has been initiated to advance these projects.
In relation to the third and fourth schools referred to by the Deputy for which the acquisition of a site by my Department is required, this process is also underway.
In relation to the fifth school referred to by the Deputy I can confirm that the Patron is assisting my Department with the identification of a suitable site.
My Department will continue to liaise directly with the school authorities concerned in the context of progressing these projects through the architectural planning process.