Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2009
429 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding discussions between his Department and South Tipperary County Council in relation to the acquisition of a site for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45508/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware my officials met with the Local Authority referred to by the Deputy earlier this year. At that meeting it was agreed that my Department would examine a number of possible building options in relation to the two proposed sites identified for the school referred to by the Deputy. One site is in the ownership of the Local Authority while the second site is in the ownership of the Health Service Executive. An examination of the options identified is at an advanced stage. My officials intend meeting with either the Local Authority or the Health Service Executive with a view to discussing terms for a land transfer.
Upon acquisition of a suitable site, the proposed building project for the school will be considered in the context of the capital budget available to my Department for school buildings generally.
