James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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257. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the current position in regard to the provision for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19044/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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A Minister-owned school site, Coláiste Chiaráin in Leixlip, has been identified as an option for potential redevelopment to accommodate a second school. The Trustees of Coláiste Chiaráin have agreed to allow the installation of temporary interim modular accommodation to meet the urgent accommodation needs for Leixlip ETNS for September 2023 and 2024.

My Department also acknowledge that it will be proceeding with a master planning exercise of the Coláiste Chiaráin site, with the agreement from the representatives of the existing school, in order to assess the potential to develop a school campus to meet the current and future primary and post primary needs for the area. The outcome of the master plan study will determine the next steps to be taken.

Once a permanent site has been confirmed, a building project to meet the school’s accommodation requirements, can progress to the architectural design and planning stages.

My department will continue to address the interim accommodation required for the school, pending delivery of the permanent accommodation.

Due to the sensitivities involved, it is not possible to provide any further information at this time, however, the school patron of Leixlip ETNS has been informed of the proposed location for the school.