Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 February 2015
158. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for a new building in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; when planning was granted for the building; the schedule of accommodation that was agreed for the building; the number of students it will cater for; the facilities it will have; the timeframe for the project; when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5133/15]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that the development for the school in question will consist of the construction of a new 2 storey Primary School building comprising of 24 general classrooms, General Purpose Hall with servery area, Staff room, Library & Resource Room, Special Education Tuition rooms and ancillary accommodation with a total floor area of 3982 m.sq. An application for planning permission was lodged on 23 January 2015 and the decision of the Local Authority is awaited. When the final grant of planning permission is received, the project will then be progressed to construction. A construction period of 9 months from commencement on site to handover is envisaged. It is anticipated that the new building will be ready for occupation by the start of the 2016/17 school year.
