Site Acquisitions.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 February 2010

Wednesday, 24 February 2010

Questions (184)

Michael McGrath

Question:

233 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposal by County Cork Vocational Education Committee and a local steering committee to establish a gaelcholáiste in Carrigaline, County Cork; his views on the proposal; and his further views on purchasing a suitable site for the proposed school. [9423/10]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Batt O’Keeffe)

I can advise the Deputy that my Department has been in preliminary discussions with County Cork Vocational Education Committee (CCVEC) regarding their proposal to acquire lands to service educational requirements in the Carrigaline area. I am advised that a revised proposal is currently being prepared by the VEC for my Department's consideration.