Schools Site Acquisitions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 April 2017

Tuesday, 4 April 2017

Questions (264)

John Lahart

Question:

264. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that his Department has a permanent site for a proposed school (details supplied) due to open in September 2018; if a temporary school to be provided for post primary purposes in the area will also be located on such a permanent site; if his Department will not proceed with the opening of this proposed post primary school without having a permanent site purchased and secure for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16305/17]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

As the Deputy may be aware, the Department is working closely with South Dublin County Council towards acquiring a permanent site to meet the needs of the new post primary school due to open in September 2018 in the area to which he refers. The building project for this new post-primary school is included on my Department’s six year construction programme. 

The school will open as scheduled in September 2018 in suitable interim accommodation pending completion of construction.  The Department is working with the patron to identify and review possible options which may be suitable for the interim accommodation of this school.