School Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 February 2021

Thursday, 11 February 2021

Questions (165)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

165. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the ongoing progress in meeting the requirement of schools (details supplied); the extent to which logistical issues in respect of traffic management and transport have been resolved with Kildare County Council; the degree to which the various stages of the proposed school development schedule are being addressed; when the visible progress can be achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7844/21]

Written answers

Minister for Education

As the Deputy is aware and has been recently advised, work is progressing and is ongoing in respect of technical matters crucial to the delivery of the acquisition. My Department is continuing to actively engage regularly with Kildare Co. Co. and the Landowner, who is currently presenting a masterplan of the site as a whole. It remains a priority for my Department to make progress on this acquisition.

Due to the commercially sensitive nature of site acquisitions in general and this one in particular - I am unable to elaborate further but please rest assured that this project is still being given our full attention.