Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 May 2023
78. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will examine the case of a school (details supplied) which was approved for an extension to include an ASD unit that would accommodate over 12 special needs students; the status of the new ASD unit for the school; when construction will commence on the new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21903/23]
View answerThe project to which the Deputy refers was granted funding under the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme to build a 2 classroom SEN Base, new Music Room and 5 classrooms, with new ground floor entrance foyer, relocated administration facilities, meeting rooms, boiler room and all additional associated works.
I can confirm that the project is currently at design stage and the Department is awaiting submission of a Stage 1/2A Report and the Form of Acceptance. The school has been advised of this project status and the information is currently outstanding.
The project has been devolved to Tipperary ETB (TETB) and is now a matter for TETB and the Board of Management of the school to advance the project in that context.
