Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 November 2018
99. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status and location of the acquisition of a site for the development of a school (details supplied); and when it is anticipated that children can move from a school made of prefabs to a purpose built school. [49498/18]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, the project to which he refers is included on my Department's Six Year Capital Programme.
Officials in my Department have worked closely with officials from Meath County Council under the Memorandum of Understanding in relation to the identification and acquisition of a suitable permanent location for the school in question. A preferred site has been identified and the relevant Education and Training Board, which is patron of the school, is currently engaging with the landowner. These negotiations are at an advanced stage.
Once the site is secured the project to deliver permanent accommodation for the school can be advanced towards the Architectural Planning stage.
I can assure the Deputy that all parties are working to progress matters as expeditiously as possible.
