Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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632. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the three school campus in Buncrana, County Donegal; when it is envisaged that Donegal County Council will complete negotiations with the land owner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19550/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware the acquisition of a suitable site to provide new school accommodation has proved to be extremely challenging to date.

Donegal County Council, acting on behalf of my Department under the Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of school sites are pursuing all potential options for the provision of the required school accommodation.  A preferred site has been identified. My Department with the assistance of Donegal County Council have appointed an agent to undertake negotiations. Negotiations with the landowner are currently underway. Due to the sensitive nature of the negotiations process it is not possible to comment further at this time.

In conjunction with Donegal County Council my Department are undertaking all the necessary steps to advance the acquisition of this site. I wish to assure the Deputy that finding a solution at the earliest possible date to meet the requirements of the schools is a priority for the my Department.