Shane Cassells (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of acquiring a site for a school (details supplied) and the development of a new school building on such a site which was announced in 2015. [29440/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, the project to which he refers was announced as part of my Department's Six Year Capital Programme in 2015.

Officials in my Department have worked closely with officials from Meath County Council under the Memorandum of Understanding in relation to the identification and acquisition of a suitable permanent location for the school in question. A preferred site has been identified and the relevant Education and Training Board is currently engaging with the landowner with a view to advancing the proposed acquisition.

Once the site is secured the project to deliver permanent accommodation for the school can be advanced towards the Architectural Planning stage.

I can assure the Deputy that all parties are working to progress matters as expeditiously as possible.