Site Acquisitions.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 October 2006

Tuesday, 24 October 2006

Ceisteanna (583)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

657 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the basis on which the site for a proposed new school (details supplied) in County Kildare has been acquired; if there are particular conditions attached; if it is expected that outstanding difficulties will be resolved in the near future or failing that, the alternative arrangements that will be made to bring about the speedy relocation of the school from its present restricted and unsuitable site; when it is expected that all documentation appertaining to the transfer of the site and the preparation of plans for the new school are likely to be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34628/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of a new school for the area in question is a priority for the Department and it is actively trying to resolve site issues in relation to this provision. He will also appreciate, however, that due to the commercial sensitivities attaching to site acquisition, I am unable to comment on the specifics of individual sites.