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Schools Site Acquisitions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2017

Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Ceisteanna (133)

Jan O'Sullivan

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133. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a site has been acquired for a new school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40204/17]

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As the Deputy will be aware, a project to deliver accommodation for the school to which she refers is included on my Department's Capital Programme. The acquisition of a site by my Department is required for the purpose of this project.

With the assistance of officials in the relevant local authority, a number of site options were identified and assessed. Of these, the two most suitable options have been selected.  Engagement with the landowner of both of these is currently ongoing.

The Deputy will appreciate that, due to commercial sensitivities, I am not in a position to identify the specific sites involved but the patron of the school in question will be informed of its proposed permanent location as soon as it is possible to do so.   

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