Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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28. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of negotiations to secure a site in Buncrana, County Donegal, for new school campuses for schools (details supplied). [29981/20]

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. My Department is working with Donegal County Council under the Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of school sites. A preferred site has been identified is being technically assessed. Donegal County Council, in consultation with my Department, have appointed an agent to undertake negotiations and engagement with the landowner.

The priority for both my Department and Donegal County Council is to secure a suitable site for the school campus at the earliest possible date so that the project can progress to design and securing planning permission.