Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent)

I will begin with a comment. The Deputy spoke about a one-stage process. Whether it is a phased development or a one-stage development is a matter for the evaluation panel. The proposal is to develop fit-for-purpose accommodation on a greenfield site in Dunboyne. As the Deputy said, the college is currently located in poor accommodation in a large number of rental premises in an industrial estate. LMETB submitted its preliminary business case for evaluation in September 2024 and that needed to be refined. It submitted it again in March of this year and further refinement was needed. SOLAS is working with LMETB. Everybody wants to see a successful application from Dunboyne because, in truth, we want to get on with building this new facility.

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