Schools Building Projects Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 November 2017

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Ceisteanna (208)

Anne Rabbitte

Ceist:

208. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the development of a school (details supplied); if all conveyancing issues that have been ongoing since June 2016 have been rectified; if his Department has met Galway County Council; if the design team for this project has met Galway County Council; if outstanding issues have been addressed, for example, the footpath and connectivity with the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50601/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The current position regarding the school in question is that the planning application is in progress and is expected to be ready to lodge late December or early January. Representatives of the school attended a meeting with Department Officials last week to bring them up to date on the project and to review the plans prior to lodging. Department Officials and the Design Team for the project have met with the Planning Authority and all matters arising in relation to the design and infrastructure are being addressed through the Planning process.

In tandem with this the conveyancing process in respect of this acquisition is at an advanced stage. The finalisation of the acquisition has been delayed to date as some technical issues raised as part of the conveyancing process needed to be clarified.  These issues have been resolved for the most part and the Department expects to be in a position to finalise the contracts shortly.