Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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341. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of a school (details supplied); the timelines involved for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56954/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The major construction project for the school referred to by the Deputy commenced on site in October 2020. Works are progressing satisfactorily on site and the contract duration is approximately 20 months.

Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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342. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of a new secondary school for the Curragh, County Kildare; and the timelines involved in construction once the project begins. [56955/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, officials from my Department are in negotiations with a landowner in respect of the acquisition of a suitable site for the Curragh Post Primary school. Officials from my Department continue to work closely with Officials from Kildare County Council in order to progress the acquisition of the site.

I am unable to provide any further information at this stage due to commercial sensitivities related to the site acquisition.

Once a suitable site has been acquired, my Department will then be in a position to progress the project into the architectural planning process. At this early stage in the delivery process, it is not possible to give a construction timeline.

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.

Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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343. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the recent announcements on extensions to secondary schools in south County Kildare; the timelines involved in completion; and the number of school places this will create. [56956/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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My officials have made contact directly with the Deputy's office seeking clarification on the information requested. When these clarifications are received, it is agreed with the Deputy's office that a response will be issued directly to the his office.