Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 October 2019
108. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the urgent nature of the need to address issues at a school (details supplied); if the acquisition of a piece of land adjacent to the school will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43697/19]
View answerThese issues are being dealt with under my Department's Emergency Works Scheme. In that context, approval was given recently for works to take place under the scheme.
At the same time, the school is progressing with its application for works under the Additional Accommodation Scheme. Officals from my Department have been in contact with the school recently in that respect.
Once the presence of pyrite in the school referred to by the Deputy was established, my Department's Planning and Building Unit sought legal advice as to how to proceed. The matter has been referred to the Chief State Solicitor’s Office.
The Deputy will appreciate that as this matter is still being dealt with by the Chief State Solicitors Office. it is not possible for me to comment further at present.
My Department's Planning and Building Unit is also currently exploring the feasibility of acquiring the piece of land adjacent to the school.
