Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It was remiss of me not to say that I appreciate the importance of seeing progress being made here as quickly as possible from the point of view of school communities, staff, parents, boards of management and local communities. I know I am repeating myself at this stage but I assure the Deputy that every effort is being made. There have been ongoing and protracted engagements in an attempt to advance this as quickly as possible. It is a positive that we can say that two potential sites have been identified and that the negotiations are under way. The Deputy is correct that the site options include potential campus arrangements. It would be early days to say any more than that at this stage. The potential for a campus arrangement between the two is there but it is just potential at this stage.

On the development plan, all aspects that would be of benefit to advancing the schools are being discussed.

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