Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 April 2023
274. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the building works programme for a school (details supplied); if she can commit to prioritising this school based on health and safety matters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20204/23]
View answerI am pleased to advise the Deputy that approval has issued for the provision of additional accommodation at the school in question.
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 is 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 School Authority has overall responsibility for delivery of the project.
