386. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the conveyancing process regarding a school building (details supplied) in County Galway has been concluded; if not, when it is envisaged this process will conclude; when it is planned to commence work on the new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35424/15]

As the Deputy will appreciate, due diligence must apply in relation to any site acquisition.

With regard to the proposed site for the school referred to by the Deputy, the conveyancing process is at an advanced stage. Due to commercial sensitivities it is not possible to provide further details but the relevant matters are being progressed.

In the interim period the Department has progressed plans for the delivery of the school building. Planning permission has been obtained and assuming no further issues arise, the Department expects to be in a position to advance the project to construction once the conveyancing process has been satisfactorily concluded.