Paul Connaughton (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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221. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the development of a new building for a school (details supplied) in County Galway; if Galway County Council has completed the takeover of a road leading to the proposed development site; the outstanding issues, if any, before construction can commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33754/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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As the Deputy will appreciate, due diligence must apply in relation to any site acquisition.

With regard to the proposed site for the school referred to by the Deputy, issues outside the control of my Department arose during the conveyancing process. These issues have now been addressed which will enable the conveyancing process to be progressed.

In the interim period the Department had been progressing plans for the delivery of the school building. Planning permission has been obtained and assuming no further issues arise, the Department expects to be in a position to advance the project to construction once the conveyancing process has been satisfactorily concluded.