Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)

Of course, I will do that. The Department of Education and Youth remains committed to continuing to provide enhanced support on this project, including the retention of the project manager until the school is completed, and is in regular contact with the school authorities, meeting approximately every six weeks or more frequently when required. While it is not possible to put an accurate timeframe on the completion of the school until negotiations have completed, it is now prudent to plan on the basis that the completion of the school will be unavoidably delayed.

Completion of the school as quickly as possible remains a key priority for the Minister and the Department. Departmental officials will also continue to work closely with the school authority to address any interim accommodation requirements for the school pending delivery of the permanent solution and are actively looking at solutions that can be progressed quickly for the new school year.

I will bring this issue to the Minister and request that she meet Senator Fitzpatrick, other representatives in the area and the school board of management to give an outline. It is important that a programme that can be adhered to going forward be put in place.