Institutes of Technology

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2017

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Questions (276)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

276. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the Dún Uí Neill barracks site at Cavan town is no longer intended as an extended campus facility for Cavan Institute; his plans for this site; the main anchors of the alternative use now planned; the alternative arrangements that will now be made to facilitate Cavan Institute's floor space needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13139/17]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

My Department understands that Cavan Monaghan ETB is currently considering various options in relation to the long-term future use of the accommodation facilities available on the Barrack’s site. In that regard, my Department expects that the ETB will be in contact with my Department when it has advanced its consideration of the matter.