Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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315. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which her Department has had discussions with the various interests involved in respect of replacement school buildings at a school (details supplied); the extent to which outstanding issues have been resolved with a view to an urgent starting date for the development; if issues relating to traffic management and roads have been fully resolved; when it is expected that the various projects within her Department’s control can start; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55459/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, My Department have Agreement in Principle with a landowner in respect of the acquisition of a suitable site for the project to which you refer at Donaghcumper, Celbridge.

While a site acquisition process is underway, given the commercial sensitivities associated with land acquisitions generally, I am not in a position to comment further at this time.

Please rest assured that this project is being given priority attention and we are attempting to bring the matter to a close as soon as possible.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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316. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which proposals in respect of the replacement of a school (details supplied) and the accommodation of the proposed schools at a campus; if the project has progressed satisfactorily since early July 2021; the precise stage at which each of the projects now rest; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55460/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has reached agreement in principle with the relevant landowner for the acquisition of the site to accommodate the campus development.

It is intended that this site will faciliate the construction of three schools, including the school to which the Deputy refers. In tandem with the site acquisition, my Department is finalising the accommodation briefs for the three schools. This will facilitate the commencement of the architectural planning process for the project and my Department will liaise with the school authorities at that stage.