Norma 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.  I can assure the Deputy that the acquisition of a suitable site for the school in question is very active on the programme of site acquisitions and every effort is being made to secure the suitable site for the school as expeditiously as possible.

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.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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342. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the planning position in regard to the new post-primary ETSS school for south Drogheda, County Louth; if she will provide other relevant updates on the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41568/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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My Department is committed to providing permanent accommodation to meet the needs of the school to which the Deputy refers. A number of potential site options have been identified and officials from my Department are currently appraising same. Given the commercial sensitivities associated with land acquisitions generally, I am not in a position to comment further at this time.