Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 April 2023
87. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the implementation of additional accommodation for a school (details supplied); if she will outline the works that are needed; if she will provide a timeframe for when this work will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19656/23]
View answerI am pleased to advise the Deputy that approval has issued for the the refurbishment of existing modular units and the installation of two additional modular units at the school referred, to cater for increased enrolments.
The project is being delivered under the Department’s Devolved SEN Reconfiguration and Modular Accommodation programme. This approach supports accelerated delivery of the accommodation and maximises assistance to the school for this brief, the project will be delivered from the Department’s Procurement Frameworks. A Project Management company will be appointed, from the Department’s Framework, to design and tender the project. This consultant will lead the project through the various stages of planning process and construction. The Project Manager has visited the school site and is consulting with the School Authority.
The School Authority has overall responsibility for delivery of the project.
