Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
353. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the current status of a planned extension for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the number of additional classrooms and other facilities this extension will provide; the timeline for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38056/13]
View answerThe major building project referred to by the Deputy is currently at an early stage of architectural planning. A Pre-Stage 1 Stakeholder Meeting between the Department, the School Board of Management and its Design Team was held earlier this month.
The school currently caters for a Principal plus 16 Mainstream classroom teachers. When this project is complete the school will accommodate a Principal plus 24 Mainstream classroom teachers.
The project was included in the 5 Year Construction Programme announced in March 2012 and is scheduled to commence construction in 2015/16.
