Carol Nolan
Question:543. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education if she will address concerns about delays to the building work for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36936/20]
View answerTuesday, 17 November 2020
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The building project for the school to which the deputy refers is being devolved for delivery to Laois & Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB).
The Service Level Agreement (SLA) has been issued to LOETB. The next step is for the ETB to procure a Design Team for the project to design the buildings, obtain the necessary statutory planning permissions, and move the project onward to tender and construction in due course.
My Department has also approved rental of a suitable building in the locality for use by the school until the permanent new school building is completed. Refurbishment works to cater for increased enrolments has commenced on site. This rental is effective from 1st September 2020 until this project is completed.
As the project is at an early stage in the delivery process, it is not possible at this time to give a date for its completion. Please be assured that the ETB will be engaging directly with the school authority to keep it informed of progress.