Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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774. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 96 of 22 September 2021, the status of the site identified for a new special school in Glanmire; if an agreement has been reached in principle with the landowner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1155/22]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, Officials in my Department have been working towards the acquisition of a permanent site to meet the needs of a new special school and have engaged with officials in Cork City Council in that respect.

I am pleased to confirm agreement in principle has been reached with the Local Authority regarding the purchase of a site at Brooklodge, Glanmire.

Acquisition of the Brooklodge site is subject to valuation, contract & agreement of Elected Members of the Local Authority.

I can assure the Deputy that my Department will continue to work with Cork City Council to advance the acquisition of this site for the school in question.