School sites and Eddie Fullerton Dam
The Leader returned to Senator Butler’s point about using vacant school lands and buildings, then criticised Irish Water for refusing to meet Donegal representatives about the Eddie Fullerton Dam. Senator Mac Lochlainn said the issue had recurred and deserved intervention, and the Leader agreed to raise it with the Minister.
Senator Butler raised the issue of the Department of Education and Skills in the context of school buildings being left empty when schools moved to new premises. That such lands and buildings could be used for a variety of purposes is worth considering. I commend the Senator for raising the matter.
To respond to Senator Mac Lochlainn's comments, I am disappointed that Irish Water has again chosen not to meet public representatives to discuss the Eddie Fullerton dam. It is incumbent on Irish Water to discuss an issue of this importance with public representatives. As with Senator Nash's issue, perhaps tabling a Commencement matter might be the way to go. I have no information for Senator Mac Lochlainn to hand.
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Some of our councillors in County Donegal have also raised the matter with-----
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This is the second time it has happened this year. It merits an intervention. Of course, I will submit a Commencement matter for consideration-----