Schools Property

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 July 2017

Wednesday, 12 July 2017

Ceisteanna (157)

Joan Burton

Ceist:

157. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on correspondence between his Department and the Congregation of Christian Brothers in relation to the sale of the pitches at a school (details supplied); the status of the sale; if he will commit to negotiating with a trust (details supplied) and Congregation of the Christian Brothers regarding the future use and ownership of the sports pitches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33282/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

I wish to advise the Deputy that the Congregation have replied to my Department’s correspondence seeking clarification on a number of points including whether the land in question is, as advised, the subject of a legally-binding agreement with a home builder. In its response, the Congregation has confirmed that the position is that the lands concerned have been sold, that it has signed and exchanged legally-binding contracts with the purchasers and that the congregation cannot reverse this transaction.