Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the building of a new school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20408/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that officials from my Department have been working closely with officials from the relevant Local Authority under the Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of school sites in order to identify and procure a suitable site for the school to which he refers.

A comprehensive technical assessment of a significant number of identified site options has been undertaken by my Department with the assistance of the Local Authority. This assessment was complex and thorough and, as a result, took a considerable length of time. However, a preferred site location has been identified and engagement with the relevant landowner is now commencing.

I can assure the Deputy that all parties are working to advance the site acquisition process as expeditiously as possible.