Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Independent)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

472. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the process and timeframe for establishing a school in Greystones, County Wicklow, in September 2015, including details of patronage and location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8888/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The first step in the establishment of the school in question is the determination of a patron to operate the school. This process, which is overseen by the New Schools Establishment Group, has commenced.

The closing date for the receipt of applications from Patrons and prospective Patrons is the 20th March 2015. I will announce the outcome of this process as soon as the application process is complete.

In the meantime, my Department is working to secure temporary start-up accommodation for the school.

My Department is also working with the local authority with a view to acquiring a site for permanent accommodation for the school. There are commercial sensitivities associated with land acquisitions generally and I am not in a position to provide further details at this time.