The project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning.
The design team are currently working on stage 2(b) of architectural planning which includes applications for Planning Permission, Fire Certificate and Disability Access Certificate (DAC) and the preparation of tender documents. An application for Planning Permission was lodged on 23rd November 2010. On receipt of the necessary statutory approvals the design team will complete and submit their stage 2(b) report to my Department for technical review.
Following the review, and assuming no issues arise, my Department will then revert to the school authority with further instructions regarding progression of the project to tender and construction.