Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017
297. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position with regard to funding for the new build of a school (details supplied); if it is still included in the primary schools building programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34306/17]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy that a building project for the school in question was included in my Department's 6 Year Capital Programme.
As you are aware, the disposal of the site on which the school is located to my Department for the school has been approved by South Dublin County Council. However, title issues were identified with the property and a Compulsory Purchase Order was undertaken by the Council with a view to regularising these. This process is now complete and my officials are liaising with Council officials with a view to progressing the acquisition.
The Department will be in further contact with the school in due course in the context of initiating the architectural planning process for the new school building.
