Site Acquisitions.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 May 2006

Thursday, 4 May 2006

Ceisteanna (224)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

219 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has issued direct instructions in regard to the acquisition of a site for a new primary school at Kill, County Kildare having particular regard to her reply to Parliamentary Question No. 324 of 25 April 2006 and the continued safety threat to the children attending the presently located school; if she has received an indication as to the likelihood of early finalisation of the alternative site; if a solution has emerged following her Department’s discussions with Kildare County Council or the Office of Public Works. [16773/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

As the Deputy is aware, the Property Management Section of the Office of Public Works was requested to source a site for the new primary school at Kill, Co. Kildare. A suitable site for the new primary school at Kill, Co. Kildare has now been identified and an agreement on price, subject to contract, has been reached. The Office of Public Works is now awaiting receipt of the relevant Contract documents. It is my intention to progress the building of the school as soon as the site has been acquired.