Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
440. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills the date on which a club (details supplied) in Tallaght, Dublin 24, first contacted his Department seeking an agreement to build on lands currently under the control of his Department adjoining the club and a community school; and the length of time it is expected to wait until official permission is granted to begin the work. [26743/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials in my Department are aware that this matter has been ongoing for some time. I can confirm that officials from my Department have had consultations with the school authorities and other stakeholders on a number of occasions and have also been in ongoing correspondence with the club since the proposals were first made.
A joint technical inspection has been carried out by technical staff from my Department and South Dublin County Council and updated maps are currently being prepared. There are a number of legal and technical matters to be resolved pertaining to the proposal by the club referred to by the Deputy. Once these matters are resolved, my Department intends to meet with all stakeholders with a view to progressing matters as soon as possible for the benefit of the school and local community. Officials from my Department have recently been in contact with representatives from the club referred to by the Deputy and have provided an update on the current situation.
