Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Deputy for his interest in this issue. I acknowledge his role in finding a solution. Consultation on the lease is continuing and I hope this leasing arrangement can be put in place by 1 September, provided we can get agreement following consultation with all the stakeholders. Consultation is also taking place regarding the trustees and until we finalise the discussions on the lease it will not be possible to bring this issue to finality. As I understand it, the Department of Education and Science will have the primary role in determining who will be the patrons. The Department is open to submissions and will actively engage in consultation on the issue.

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