John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new primary school building in Charlesland, Greystones, County Wicklow; when students of schools (details supplied) will access their new school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29800/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The building referred to by Deputy has not yet been handed over. My Department is taking appropriate steps to ensure that it is completely satisfied that the building is fit for handover prior to accepting it. There is currently an engagement underway between my Department and the Contractor in this regard under the contract.

The post-primary school to which the Deputy refers opened in September 2020 in interim accommodation in the Greystones Tennis Club.

Department officials met with Kildare Wicklow ETB (KWETB) and Greystones Community College recently to discuss the schools current arrangements and the immediate and future accommodation requirements for the school.

My Department has agreed to look at all potential options in the area in the short and medium term ahead of the schools move to its designated permanent site in Charlesland, Greystones. This will include the provision of appropriate temporary accommodation, including specialist rooms, as quickly as possible as the current school year progresses.

My Department officials will continue to work closely with KWETB to ensure the needs of the school community continue to be met.