Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 May 2018
93. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a site has been purchased for a new school (details supplied); if not, the progress that has been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21816/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraA building project for the new post-primary school referred to by the Deputy is included in my Department’s current 6 year construction programme.
Officials from my Department have been working closely with Limerick City and County Council under the Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of school sites in order to identify and procure a suitable site for the school.
A number of potential site options were identified and negotiations are being progressed.
While a site acquisition process is underway, given the commercial sensitivities associated with land acquisitions generally I am not in a position to comment further at this time. However, Educate Together (the patron of the school) will be informed of the location as soon as it is possible to do so.
The task of sourcing temporary accommodation for the post-primary school to which the Deputy refers, which is due to open in September 2018, is ongoing at present. Educate Together are working on identifying suitable temporary accommodation to facilitate the opening of the school for September 2018 and my Department is providing assistance in this regard.
