I wish to advise the Deputy that architectural planning has commenced for a building project at the school to which he refers. The project is at an early stage of the architectural planning process, Stage 2(a) - Developed Design Stage. The next stage involves my Department meeting with the Board of Management and their Design Team for the Stage 2a Stakeholder meeting and this will take place shortly. Following this meeting and subject to no issues arising, the project will be authorised to progress to Stage 2b – Detailed Design Stage which includes the applications for Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of Tender Documents. Planning permission has already been secured.
In view of the need to prioritise the provision of mainstream teaching accommodation in areas of significant demographic growth, it was not possible to include this project in the current 5 Year Construction Programme. However, the project is being progressed to the final planning stages so that it will be well placed for consideration in the context of future construction programmes.
