Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 December 2015
164. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new post-primary schools proposed for the Stepaside and Kilternan areas in Dublin 18, including their locations; if they will both be open from their scheduled date in September 2016 at these locations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44289/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that a suitable permanent site for a new post primary school to serve the Ballinteer/Stepaside area has been identified and the acquisition process is underway.
Given the commercial sensitivities associated with land acquisitions generally I am not in a position to provide further details at this time. I can, however, assure the Deputy that the acquisition of a new site for the school is a priority for my Department and that the patron body, Educate Together, will be informed of the location for the school as soon as it is possible to do so.
Officials from my Department have been in contact, and will continue to liaise, with Educate Together in relation to arrangements for temporary accommodation to facilitate the school opening in September 2016.
