Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 July 2017
116. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the identification and acquisition of a site for the new second level school in Portlaoise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31722/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials from my Department have been working closely with Laois County Council under the Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of school sites in order to identify and procure a suitable site for the new post-primary school to open in Portlaoise in September 2017.
A number of potential site options were identified and assessed and a shortlist of preferred site options is currently under further consideration.
While a site acquisition process is under way, given the commercial sensitivities associated with land acquisitions generally I am not in a position to comment further at this time.
