Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 July 2020
548. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a building project for a school (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19127/20]
View answerI am pleased to inform the Deputy that funding was approved under the Additional Accommodation Scheme 2017. The scope of the project is to replace some existing prefabricated accommodation while also providing accommodation for a Mild General Learning Disability (MGLD) class sanctioned by the NCSE. The extension will comprise of 3 general classrooms, a special education room and toilets (standard and user assisted toilets). In addition, an allowance for the replacement of 2 prefabricated classrooms was included.
The project has been devolved for delivery to Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim Education & Training Board. A Consultant has been appointed to this project who will lead the project through the various stages of architectural planning and onwards through the statutory planning process and construction.
