Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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471. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision has been reached on the purchase of land for a school (details supplied). [18425/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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It is my Department's intention to provide a permanent school building for the school referred to by the Deputy. This will necessitate the acquisition of a new site. My Department has been engaging with the school authorities on this matter and they have proposed a potential site option.

As part of our standard general procedures, my Department would technically assess a number of potential site options. Integral to this process is an examination of key factors such as cost, availability and deliverability. Furthermore, in line with protocols for the use of State Property Assets, my Department would initially examine all state owned property assets in the area. A decision would then be made to make the best determination for the permanent location for the school.

My Department will examine these options and will update the school authorities with any further development.