Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
828. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education the current position of the proposed new special school (details supplied) in County Louth; the projected timelines for the commencement of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42349/22]
View answerThe joint major building project for the schools referred to by the Deputy is included in my Department’s Construction Programme which is being delivered under the National Development Plan.
This project has recently been approved to commence Stage 2(a) of Architectural planning - Developed Design (design development to a stage where the project is fully cost planned and can be prepared to lodge for statutory approvals.
Upon completion, receipt and review of the Stage 2(a) submission, my Department will revert to the schools with regard to the further progression of the project.
Until all statutory approvals have been granted, it is not possible to indicate an estimated construction timeframe for this major building project.
