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Schools Building Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020

Thursday, 30 July 2020

Ceisteanna (673)

Catherine Murphy

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673. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new community college in Celbridge, County Kildare; the estimated time frame for the various stages; the estimated time frame for the delivery and occupation of the new school premises; if an interim arrangement will be needed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20106/20]

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I can confirm for the Deputy that agreement in principle has been reached with a landowner for the acquisition of a site at Donaghcumper, Celbridge. This site is presently proposed to facilitate the permanent accommodation needs of St. Patrick's National School, Celbridge Community School and St. Raphael's Special School on a campus type arrangement. Work is progressing and is ongoing in respect of technical matters crucial to the delivery of the acquisition. We are continuing to actively engage regularly with Kildare Co. Co. and the Landowner - in relation to same. It remains a priority for the Department to make progress on this acquisition. Due to the commercially sensitive nature of site acquisitions in general, I am unable to elaborate further but please rest assured that this project is being given our full attention.

In regard to interim accommodation my Department has approved significant interim accommodation for the school which the Deputy refers to. The installation of this accommodation has been devolved to the school authority for delivery.

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