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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Questions (1083)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

1083. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the reason for the delay in having the new build project for a school (details supplied); the timetable of works for same; and when the school community and the wider community will receive a new school building as promised. [41321/21]

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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) – Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been secured.

In late 2020, additional provision for a 2 classroom Special Education Needs (SEN) Base was approved for this project. In January 2021, the School and its Design Team received an extension to its current planning, providing for minor modifications and a 2 classroom SEN. The School and its Design Team are now required to submit a Stage 2(b) Addendum Report incorporating the SEN provision into the Design.

My Department has been in contact with the Design Team and it is expected that the report will be submitted in the coming weeks.

Upon receipt and review of the Stage 2(b) Addendum report, my Department will revert to the Board of Management regarding the further progression of the project at that time.

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