Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 March 2017
158. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to facilitate the students of a school (details supplied) that is currently over-subscribed while waiting for a new building development to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15866/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that a building project for the school referred to is included in my Department's 6 Year Construction Programme (2016-2021).
Officials from my Department are working closely with officials from Wexford County Council under the Memorandum of Understanding towards the acquisition of a suitable site for the provision of the school referred to by the Deputy. When a site has been secured, a project for the school in question will be progressed into the architectural planning process.
In the meantime, my Department has been liaising with the school authority in relation to meeting its interim accommodation needs. My Department expects to make further contact with the school, when the school’s proposals in the matter are received.
