Written answers

Thursday, 3 March 2022

Department of Education and Skills

Site Acquisitions

Photo of Brendan HowlinBrendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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299. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will set out the progress to date in identifying and acquiring a permanent site for the new school building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12176/22]

Photo of Norma FoleyNorma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that, following an extensive site identification & assessment process assisted by Wexford County Council, two potential permanent site options for Gorey Educate Together Secondary School have been identified and negotiations with the landowners are ongoing.

In relation to the acquisition of permanent sites and as the Deputy will appreciate, the site acquisition process is very complex and subject to completion of successful negotiation and many conveyancing processes. Each acquisition is also very unique and dependant on multiple factors many which may be outside of the control of my Department. The Deputy will also appreciate the importance of conducting a thorough appraisal of site options before proceeding with an acquisition in order to obtain best value for the Exchequer. In this regard, it is not possible to give a specific timeframe for the completion of site acquisitions.

Given the commercial sensitivities associated with land acquisitions generally I am not in a position to comment further at this time. I can, however, assure the Deputy that the acquisition of a new site for Gorey Educate Together Secondary School is a priority for the Department and the patron body will be informed of the location for the school as soon as it is possible to do so.

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