Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 January 2023
113. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education if clarification will be provided in relation to the proposed amalgamation of three secondary schools into one complex (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3633/23]
View answerI am pleased to inform the Deputy that funding was approved under the Additional School Accommodation scheme for the construction of the required additional capacity at the St Johns College De La Salle, Le Fanu Road site. This additional accommodation encompasses provision for 6 general classrooms, 3 SET rooms, 2 Science labs with 1 prep area, 1 Home Economics room, 1 Textiles Room, 1 Art Room, 1 Technology room with prep area, 2 project stores, 1 DCG Room, 1 Music Room, 4 SEN Class Base, staffroom extension, associated toilet facilities, locker and circulation space.
The Department received the stage 1 report for the new additional accommodation project and subsequently met both patrons to consider the most appropriate method of addressing the school communities’ short and long term requirements. In this context, it was agreed to commission a full report on the condition of the existing building at St. John’s College and this will be considered in consultation with the school authorities once completed shortly.
