Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
1140. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education the status of an extension for a school (details supplied) in Kilcoole, County Wicklow; when the works will be completed; the number of students that the school will cater for upon completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41331/22]
View answerThe project to which the Deputy refers has been devolved for delivery to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA).
The brief for this project is to provide an extension to the existing school building to accommodate a long term projected enrolment of 1,000 pupils. The project will also provide a 4-classroom Special Education Needs base for the school.
I am pleased to inform you that the project was recently approved by the Department to proceed to Stage 2b of the architectural planning process; the next step for the Design Team will be to obtain the statutory planning approvals.
While at this early stage it is not possible to provide details or a timeline for completion of the project, the NDFA will be engaging directly with the school authority to keep it informed of progress.
