Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026
426. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the proposal from a school (details supplied) in relation to the acquisition of a plot of land for a new recreational area; the actions she will take to progress this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32933/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra427. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she can confirm receipt of a proposal from a school (details supplied) in relation to the acquisition of a plot of land for a new recreational area; if this is under review within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32934/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra428. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the mechanisms in place to support a school (details supplied) in relation to the acquisition of a plot of land for a new recreational area; the actions she will take to progress this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32935/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra429. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will facilitate a meeting with management of a school (details supplied) in relation to the acquisition of a plot of land for a new recreational area; if this is under review within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32936/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 426, 427, 428 and 429 together.
I confirm receipt of the proposal supplied by the Deputy as supplementary information, to acquire additional land to provide recreational space for the school in question.
My department has approved an extension and refurbishment building project for the development of a 17-classroom primary school with 3 special educational needs classes at the school referred to by the Deputy.
This major project is currently at Stage 2(a) of architectural planning. The Stage 2a report was submitted to the department on 27th February 2026 and department officials will carry out a due diligence review in due course. The department is satisfied that this development is feasible on the school’s existing Patron owned site.
Any proposal to acquire additional land to extend the school site to provide recreational space is a matter for the school Patron as owner of the site.
