Claire Kerrane (Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Fein)
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819. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new school build (details supplied); the stage plans are at for the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33781/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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A potential site option has been identified and discussions with the landowner are at a very advanced stage with a view to acquiring this site.

Once a suitable site has been acquired my Department will be in a position to progress the project concerned into the architectural planning process

Due to the commercially sensitive nature of site acquisitions generally, it is not possible to comment further at this stage.

Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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820. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide clarity regarding a new school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33778/20]

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. Communications are ongoing and the issue is being actively addressed.

Until this process is complete, it will not be possible to provide definitive timelines for occupation of the building. However, as this process develops my Department officials will keep the ETB and the school managements informed of developments