School Accommodation
Seanad Éireann — 2024-05-28
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Malcolm Byrne (FF), Cultural and Educational Panel

I thank the Minister of State very much. I do not doubt the investment in schools right across the country. However, I am aware of many other school projects which started after that relating to the Gaelscoil in question. Planning permission was obtained and the sanction was granted for the development of this project, but it has been leapfrogged by projects relating to other schools. The building work relating to those schools has either been or is in the process of being completed. Why is the process relating to this school taking too long? It is the understanding of the school and the ETB that everything is in order. I appreciate that the Minister of State is only giving the answer on behalf of the Department, but I am concerned about the line to the effect that "it is not feasible to give an indicative timeline for the project’s practical completion". That does not fill me with a great deal of confidence.
I ask that the Minister of State bring my concerns back to the Minister. I will be seeking a meeting with the Minister on this matter. I appreciate the Minister of State's help.

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Sitting date: 2024-05-28