Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021
473. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the person or body residents that can liaise with regarding traffic and construction issues relating to the construction of new schools funded by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1053/21]
View answerThe Board of Management is responsible for the management of a school on behalf of the patron(s). Individual school authorities are responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of children and others in their care, including traffic management measures within school property.
In relation to major construction projects a traffic management plan is normally submitted and agreed with the relevant County Council before construction commences in order to minimise as far as possible the impact of the construction traffic on the surrounding area.
On all major school building projects where planning permission is required members of the public have the opportunity to make submissions and observations to the Local Authority during the planning application process. In many cases the school and it’s design team will also have engaged with the school community during the design stages of the project and in advance of a planning application to ensure that all views are taken on board. If persons have particular concerns regarding a particular school building project then they should make those concerns known to the Board of Management of the school in question.
Also every construction project has a Design Team overseeing the project and they should be available to deal with any issues that might arise during the construction period.
