Schools Site Acquisitions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2018

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Questions (279)

Darragh O'Brien

Question:

279. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Swords area of County Dublin, as announced in November 2015; if locations for the proposed school have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10085/18]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the acquisition of a site at Mooretown, Swords to accommodate the new post primary school has completed.

The planning application for the permanent school building, as included on my Department's capital plan, is currently being finalised and is expected to be lodged shortly.