Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013
476. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Skills if, when the site has been acquired for a new post primary school at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare, his Department will avail of the services of the relevant county council to prepare and submit plans under part VIII of the Planning and Development Act 2000, similar that done in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17323/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has sought the assistance of, and is working closely with, Kildare County Council, the relevant Local Authority, in relation to identifying and acquiring a suitable site for the provision of permanent accommodation for the school to which he refers.
As the Deputy will be aware, negotiations are at an advanced stage. Given the sensitivities associated with land acquisitions generally, I am not in a position to comment further on that aspect at this time. However, I can assure the Deputy that consideration will be given by my Department to all the options open to it in obtaining the requisite Planning Permission, should the site acquisition proceed to conclusion.
