Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 November 2023
342. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education if she can provide an update on the project to deliver additional classrooms at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52908/23]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, the school to which he refers was approved a school building project under the Department’s Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme. The project is being managed on a devolved basis by Louth & Meath Education and Training Board on behalf of the school authority and a design team was appointed for the project.
The project approved consists of the building of a 4 classroom SEN unit as an extension to the existing school building, secure hard & soft play areas, a sensory garden and associated works with the school's car park.
I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has received a Stage 2b (post planning approval) report from the school. This report is currently being reviewed from both a technical and cost perspective in accordance with the requirements of the Public Spending Code. This review is in the final stages and my Department will be in contact with LMETB directly once its review of this report has been completed.
