Plans for a brand new SETU campus in Wexford town are likely to face major delays.
According to the Wexford People, the local authority's compulsary purchase of land for the new campus is subject to a legal challenge.
The matter is due before the High Court in the coming months.
Padraig Byrne from the Wexford People outlines the plans for the campus.
"SETU have committed to a fill third level campus here in Wexford. The site at Killeens was set aside for it.
"There is also going to be a League of Ireland stadium for Wexford FC, housing and two schools on this site of over 100 acres in Killeens.
"The problem has arisen that a 50 acre site which was acquired specifically for the SETU campus is now the subject of a legal challenge before the High Court."
Padraig Byrne from the Wexford People says it's likely to delay plans.
"It is due before the court for the first time in May. At that point I think it is going to become clear whether this compulsory purchase will be subject to a full judicial review or whether things will proceed reasonably quickly with minimal delays.
"However, I would say that the Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, Eddie Taaffe, has said there will undoubtedly be some delays as a result of this. So, we'll just have to see how it plays out before the courts."
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