Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2017
204. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the location a school (details supplied) in temporary accommodation in Cork city will be located to for the 2017-2018 school year; the position regarding the provision of a permanent site for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32115/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school to which the Deputy refers was established in 2016. It is currently operating from part of Nagle Community College, Mahon, Blackrock, Co. Cork. An extension of this arrangement was recently agreed with the school authority pending the delivery of alternative temporary accommodation which is currently being arranged by the school’s patron body.
The acquisition of a site to accommodate a permanent school building for the school to which the Deputy refers is at a very advanced stage. The school patron has been informed of the proposed location and my Department is engaging with the relevant Local Authority regarding the potential development of the site.
