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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Questions (1085)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

1085. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the reason the new build for a school (details supplied) has been delayed; if the school is to frontload the ASD unit which was included in the full new build programme; and if her attention has been drawn to the fact that by separating the ASD unit out, the full-build and ASD unit build project are both being delayed. [41323/21]

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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 for the main contract 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.

Pending delivery of the major building project an ASA application has been received from the school. In February 2021, the school was granted approval under the Additional Accommodation Scheme 2021 for conversion works to 2 existing classrooms to create 1 Class SEN Base including safe space, accessible toilet and multi-sensory room.

My Department understands that the School and its Design Team has recently completed the Tender Process for these works and that a tender report will be submitted to the Department for review shortly. Upon receipt and review of this tender report a decision on the progression of this project will be made on the information provided at that time.

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