Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 April 2017
112. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of a new secondary school in Swords; when it will open; if the patronage has been decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18949/17]
View answerThe new post-primary school for Swords is due to open in 2017 under the patronage of Dublin & Dun Laoghaire ETB. As the Deputy may be aware, the building project for this new post-primary school is included on my Department’s six year construction programme.
My Department has worked closely with Fingal County Council in respect of this and conveyancing is currently underway in respect of a site for the permanent school accommodation.
Due to commercial sensitivities relating to site acquisitions generally, I am unfortunately not in a position to provide further details regarding the permanent location at this time. I can, however, assure the Deputy that the site acquisition process for this school is being advanced by my Department as a priority.
The school will open as scheduled in September 2017 in suitable interim accommodation.
