Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 May 2022
97. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Education the progress that is being made with the building of a new school at a location (details supplied); the projected date for opening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26607/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing an extensive site identification, assessment and negotiation process, agreement in principle, subject to contract, has been reached for the acquisition, by my Department, of a permanent school site at the location referred to by the Deputy. This site will accommodate a new 1,000 pupil school plus 4 classroom special education needs unit as a replacement and expansion of the existing Curragh Post Primary school and will cater for the increased demographic growth at post-primary level due to occur in the region over the coming years.
The development of the post primary school on this site will enhance the education facilities available to the Curragh Post Primary school and the existing primary schools in a new educational campus arrangement. The delivery of this school building project is a priority for my Department.
Due to commercial sensitivities it is not possible to provided further information at this time
In order to meet the more immediate needs for post primary school places in the Kildare area, the Department is working with Kildare Wicklow ETB, as patron of the school, to deliver modular accommodation on the former Magee Barracks site to facilitate the relocation and expansion of the school for the 2023/24 academic year.
