Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. I absolutely understand and appreciate the importance of the provision of a new build for a school. I recognise the importance of such provision in the interests of the school community, including the staff, students and the wider school community, comprising parents and the wider community. It is for that reason this project has moved, as I said. We received the required documentation in January. I made it clear that the project was being moved as a priority. I also said clearly, and I am happy to repeat, that the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, has engaged with me on an ongoing basis in respect of this project. I confirmed to him that the letter of intent will issue shortly. I believe he also referenced that on foot of his engagement with me. I give that confirmed commitment again. The letter of intent will issue shortly. It is a priority that we get the project moving. It has moved at pace under this Government and I look forward to the letter of intent issuing shortly.

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