1551. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of any outstanding processes relating to the Immigrant Investor Programme which are affecting the transfer of the new Saplings Special School building in Killeshin, County Carlow to the Department of Education and Youth; the actions her Department is taking to expedite resolution of these issues; whether discussions have taken place with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration regarding the matter. [63951/26]

1553. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has engaged with the board of management of Saplings Special School, Killeshin, County Carlow, regarding any issues impacting the completion and opening of the new school building; the specific measures being taken to ensure the project is delivered as quickly as possible. [63950/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1551 and 1553 together.

The Department met the school on 29 June. Additional information in relation to the project was requested at the meeting so that the Department can assess the position.

While some information was submitted to the Department in July, the school advised that the remainder would be submitted shortly thereafter. Additional information was submitted on 1st September and this will now be considered. The Department will engage further with the school when this process has been completed.