John Halligan (Waterford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I do not have an answer to the Senator's first question, but I will speak to the Department as soon as I leave and ensure that officials reply to her. With regard to the site acquisition process, all I know is that it is currently being advanced. I am informed that it is at an advanced stage and that the Department has accepted the necessity to deliver this building as soon as possible. The Senator will appreciate the importance of ensuring that assessments of technical feasibility are carried out on the site to ensure that everything is in order. I have been informed that the site is fine and grand. I have asked for a timeline but I do not have it. I am, however, assured by the Department that we will have such a timeline in the coming weeks. I will make it my business to ensure the Senator is provided with that timeline as soon as possible.