Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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222. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his progress in identifying and securing a permanent site for a primary school (details supplied); when construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19702/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that officials in my Department have been working closely with officials from Cork County Council towards the acquisition of a permanent site to meet the needs of the school to which he refers. A number of potentially suitable sites were identified and attempts to progress their acquisition were unsuccessful. However, an alternative site is currently under consideration. Unfortunately, due to commercial sensitivities it is not currently possible to provide further information regarding this site.

I can assure you that the acquisition of a suitable site for the school is very active on the programme of site acquisitions and every effort is being made to secure a suitable site for the school as expeditiously as possible.

When a site has been secured, a project for the school in question will be progressed into the architectural planning process.