Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 December 2013
99. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Education and Skills the plans in place and the anticipated timelines for the acquisition of sites for the development of new secondary schools in Carrigaline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54611/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are 3 post-primary schools to be established in the Carrigaline/Cork South Suburbs area, one Irish medium school (Gaelcholáiste) in 2014 and two English medium schools in 2016. The delivery of the proposed new Gaelcholáiste in Carrigaline has been devolved to Cork Education & Training Board. The new Gaelcholáiste will be delivered as part of a three school Campus along with Gaelscoil Carrigaline and SONAS Special Primary School. The Gaelcholáiste is planned to open in temporary accommodation in 2014.With regard to the 2 English medium schools, the site acquisition process is ongoing. The Deputy will be aware that there is a Memorandum of Understanding between my Department and the County and City Managers' Association (CCMA). This Memorandum of Understanding fosters increased levels of cooperation and formalises the Local Authorities' part in identifying and securing sites for educational use. My Department is working in conjunction with Cork County Council in that regard towards securing permanent sites to meet the needs of the 2 English medium post primary schools to be established in Carrigaline/Cork South Suburbs in 2016.
