Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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567. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is policy to obtain an independent valuation of a school property in circumstances (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32385/22]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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Traditionally the interest of the State in respect of capital expenditure on privately owned properties used as schools were secured by way of charging leases. Where the property ceases to be used as a school the owner can seek to have the charging lease terminated. Such applications are considered by my Department on a case by case basis. Some of the factors which my Department would have regard to in considering such an application are the current and future education requirements for the area in which the property is located, and the level of capital expenditure by my Department on the school. While these are some of the factors which my Department may consider other factors may also be considered in specific circumstances.

In general the necessity for a valuation would not arise if a patron is seeking termination of a charging lease.