Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the Deputy's acknowledgement that considerable progress has been made. The design team has been appointed and the project is currently at planning stage. These are all positive landmarks for the school community. The project was devolved to the ETB, which is charged with responsibility for informing the patrons of the progress of the project as it is ongoing. I acknowledge the importance of the project and I accept that the school awaits it in anticipation but there is a clear line of progress that needs to be followed, particularly in the area of planning. I acknowledge the work of the ETB in this regard, given that the project has devolved to it. We will move the project with the priority that can be afforded to it, giving consideration to the various hurdles it has to jump. I acknowledge the Deputy's personal interest in this, along with Deputies Fleming, Cowen and Flanagan and everybody else who has come to me in respect of it. The ETB will progress this as it is devolved to it. We would like to see it happening as quickly as possible.

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