School Accommodation

Thursday, 17 June 2021

Questions (316)

Emer Higgins

Question:

316. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a planning application (details supplied) adjacent to existing school and proposed school campus; if her Department has considered making an offer to purchase this site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32532/21]

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Written answers

Minister for Education

The site referred to by the Deputy is not currently for sale and owner is seeking planning permission to develop the site for residential development. My Department did previously make contact with the owner expressing an interest in acquiring the property. However, it did not prove possible to acquire the property.