Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2018
299. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a permanent school site has been acquired for a school (details supplied); when the school will be built and open; and if arrangements have been made in the interim to provide the necessary prefabs for the school at its location. [43946/18]
View answerI am pleased to inform the Deputy that contracts have been signed in respect of the acquisition of the permanent school site.
In relation to the permanent accommodation for the school, the plans are being developed at the moment with a view to lodging an application for planning permission. Prior to lodging the application, officials of my Department will arrange a meeting with the school/Patron representatives to review the plans. When planning permission is secured, the project will then proceed to tender and construction. Suitable interim accommodation will continue to be provided for the school in the meantime.
