Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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483. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the acquisition of a site for a school in areas (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36420/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that the Department is currently finalising a site identification & deliverability exercise in order to technically appraise suitable sites within the relevant school planning areas, for the post primary school to which you refer. This exercise has been progressed during the past months, in line with restrictions in place due to the covid-19 pandemic, nevertheless, my officials have progressed the exercise to the point where final site selection is imminent. Preliminary discussion has also commenced with landowners with a view to establishing availability and market expectations on selected lands, before a preferred choice can be fully assessed. Further announcements will be made when it becomes possible to do so.

Due to obvious commercial sensitivities, I cannot elaborate any further at this juncture but please rest assured that the project is being given due consideration and attention.