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Asked by Nick

AQW 24260/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the disposal of the former Castle Gardens Primary School site in Newtownards.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 12 March 2025

  • Answered
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Tabled
12 March 2025
Answer due by
18 March 2025
Answered
18 March 20256 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
Yes

Answer

Following legal advice, the Education Authority is taking steps to clear the Title to the property.

This has proven a lengthy process but, once resolved, the site will be disposed of in accordance with LPS guidelines.

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