Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 July 2017
49. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made regarding securing a site for the three school campus in Buncrana, County Donegal; when a site is expected to be purchased; the timeframe for works to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31565/17]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware the project in respect of the education campus in Buncrana is included on my Department's capital programme.
A preferred site option has been identified and officials from Donegal County Council, on behalf of my Department, have engaged in discussions with the landowner in question with a view to its acquisition, including on potential costs of acquisition. These discussions are progressing subject to clarification on some technical details which are currently under consideration.
Due to the commercial sensitivities attaching to site acquisitions generally, it is not possible to provide any further information at this time. I can assure the Deputy that all parties are working to progress this process to a satisfactory conclusion as soon as possible.
Once the site acquisition is complete the project to deliver the schools will progress into architectural planning.
