Written answers

Wednesday, 15 September 2021

Department of Education and Skills

Schools Building Projects

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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397. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43258/21]

Photo of Norma FoleyNorma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware this project has been devolved for delivery to Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB). 

I can confirm that the Design Team to deliver this project was appointed by WWETB in April 2021. The Design Team is now preparing the Stage 1 report (preliminary design).  

While at this early stage it is not possible to provide a timeline for completion of the project, WWETB will be engaging directly with the school authority to keep it informed of progress.

Photo of Catherine MurphyCatherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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398. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 139 of 2 June 2021, the position regarding the acquisition of lands for the provision of additional school buildings dedicated to the needs and education of children with autism at a school in Celbridge, County Kildare; if her Department has provided funding and or assistance to the school in respect of this project; and if she has had contact from the school authority regarding the issue of title to the property. [43271/21]

Photo of Norma FoleyNorma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As previously outlined to the Deputy in my response to Parlimentary Question No. 139 of 2 June 2021, my Department understands from the school authority that there is an issue around title to the property/lands and that the local authority is working with a private individual to address this issue. As both the school site and the land in question are not in state ownership, my Department has no role in this matter. However, the information provided by the school authority has been forwarded to the CSSO.

My Department has again been in recent contact with the school authorities in relation to this matter and the school confirmed that my Department has no role in this matter. Once the matter of the acquisition of lands has been resolved, it is open to the school authorities to submit an application to my Department for funding for additional accommodation. 

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