Duncan Smith
Ceist:203. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education the status of the provision of a new secondary school at the Curragh, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44098/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 16 December 2020
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Freagraí scríofa
As the Deputy may be aware, my Department is currently finalising a site identification & deliverability exercise in order to technically appraise suitable shortlisted sites within the relevant school planning areas, for the post primary school to which you refer. This exercise is nearing completion, in line with our comprehensive site selection criteria, technical consideration and discussion with Kildare County Council.
Preliminary discussions have also commenced with landowners with a view to establishing availability and market expectations on selected lands, before a preferred choice can be fully assessed. Further announcements will be made when it becomes possible to do so.
Due to obvious commercial sensitivities, I cannot elaborate any further at this juncture but please rest assured that the project (and site selection in particular) is being given due consideration and attention.