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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022

Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Questions (464)

Michael Creed

Question:

464. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if she will receive a deputation (details supplied) regarding the acquisition of a site for a new school from a group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8276/22]

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Written answers

Officials in my Department continue to liaise with officials in Cork City Council in relation to the identification and acquisition of suitable sites for the school in question.

A potential suitable site has been identified in conjunction with the Local Authority and discussions are ongoing with the relevant stakeholders in relation to exploring all options available to my Department to obtain possession of this site.

I appreciate that the process is taking a considerable length of time but I can assure you that the acquisition of a suitable site for the school is very active on the programme of site acquisitions and every effort is being made to secure a suitable site for the school as expeditiously as possible.

Work on securing a permanent site for this school continues to be a priority for my Department. Discussions between officials in my Department, the Local Authority and landowners are ongoing. Being conscious of commercial sensitivities it is not possible to update the school any further at this time. Department officials will continue to update the school Patron on progress and it is hoped that I will be in a position to meet the school at the earliest possible date.

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