Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 November 2020
119. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education the progress being made in regard to the provision of temporary accommodation for a school (details supplied), including planning permission, design and procurement and a timeline for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39129/20]
View answerThe school to which the Deputy refers opened in 2020 in interim accommodation.
With regard to the current interim accommodation arrangements, the school has had to make some modifications to its subject offering for this term. While it was not feasible to make full provision for specialist subjects at the school's current location, Department officials continue to work closely with KWETB to ensure the needs of the school community will be met. In this context the Department is currently exploring options for further interim specialist accommodation for the school. This includes the possibility of providing additional specialist rooms for the Community College on the grounds of the Rugby Club. This will require a planning application to Wicklow County Council which the Department’s Design Team is currently preparing. My Department officials have advised KWETB and the school authority of the position and will keep them updated as matters progress.
