788. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a start date will be announced for the construction of a school (details supplied) in County Galway as legal issues have now been resolved and a preferred bidder has been identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46925/15]

823. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the start date for a school build (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1463/16]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 788 and 823 together.

The legal issues which arose as part of the conveyancing process have been resolved and the acquisition of the site is currently being finalised. A preferred bidder has been identified and it is anticipated that the appointment of the Contractor can be progressed when the site acquisition process is complete.