Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2023

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Questions (409)

Rose Conway-Walsh

Question:

409. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 723 of 21 March 2023, when the property will be used for education purposes given that it has sat vacant since 2017 and in the possession of her Department for the past four years; if she will outline any plans her Department has for the use of the property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15222/23]

Written answers

Minister for Education

It is my Department's intention to construct a new school building on the site referred to by the Deputy. This will provide replacement and enhanced accommodation for an existing school. The architectural planning process for this development has commenced.