Written answers

Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Department of Education and Skills

Schools Building Projects

Photo of Jennifer WhitmoreJennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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768. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new school building for a school (details supplied); if she will meet with Deputies from County Wicklow regarding the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33043/20]

Photo of Norma FoleyNorma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm a potential permanent site option has been identified and discussions are ongoing with the landowner with a view to acquiring this site.

As the Deputy will appreciate, the site acquisition process can be lengthy and there can be complex issues which need to be addressed during negotiations, technical assessments or conveyancing. Integral to this process was an examination of key factors such as cost, availability and deliverability. At all times the Department strives to obtain best value for the Exchequer.

Due to the nature of an ongoing negotiation, and the level of commercial sensitivity involved, it will not be possible disclose any further information at this stage. The Department however, is committed to keeping all parties up to date with progress, as it becomes possible to make further announcements.

I can assure the Deputy that my Department is working to advance the site acquisition process for the Greystones and Kilcoole area of County Wicklow and work is ongoing to achieve this as soon as possible.

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