Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
656. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if schools require planning permission for the installation of temporary accommodation; the assessments, if any, that are carried out in advance of the building; and if any consideration is given to the proximity of residential homes before building takes place. [63148/22]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that projects which are funded under the Department’s Capital Programme must comply with all statutory approvals including planning permission. The majority of capital projects are devolved to a school authority who would appoint a consultant to oversee and manage their project. The onus is on the consultant to carry out an assessment of the school site to determine the most suitable location for the additional accommodation and to comply with all statutory approvals, including planning permission, or to consider if the project is suitable to be delivered under SI 114 Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Devolpment) Regulations 2001.
