Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2016
507. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills when construction work will begin on a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; the timeframe for completion; the steps she will take to improve facilities while construction is ongoing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5308/16]
View answerThe school referred to by the Deputy is included on the six year programme announced on 17th November 2015 and is listed to proceed to tender and construction in 2017. A Project Manager and Design Team have been appointed for the project and it is currently at Stage 1 of Architectural Planning, which is the initial sketch design stage. In relation to the question of improved facilities while construction is ongoing, it is open to the school to use any remaining funds from their Minor Works Grant for improvements or school maintenance required. Also for works of an urgent nature, it is open to the school authorities to consider if the works in question may qualify for funding under my Department's Emergency Works Scheme. Details of the Scheme, together with an application form for grant assistance, can be accessed on my Department's website.
