Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013
441. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school building project (details supplied) in County Wicklow; when the building will commence; the current stage of the process; the temporary accommodation that is being provided in the interim; the capacity of the school; the capacity of the school after extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16868/13]
View answerThe project referred to by the Deputy is currently at an early stage of architectural planning. A design team has recently been appointed to commence the architectural planning process. The school currently caters for a Principal plus 16 Mainstream classroom teachers and when complete will accommodate Principal plus 24 Mainstream classrooms. This project was included in the 5 year construction programme announced in March 2012 and is scheduled to commence construction in 2015/2016. My Department is currently processing an application from the school for temporary accommodation and will be in contact with the school authority shortly.
