Alan Farrell
Question:83. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the progress of a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22900/23]
View answerTuesday, 16 May 2023
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is included in my Department’s Construction Programme which is being delivered under the National Development Plan.
The brief for this project is to provide accommodation for a long term projected enrolment of 1000 students, including 4 classrooms for students with Special Educational Needs and all ancillary accommodation.
Stage 1 & Stage 2a of Architectural Planning have been completed and the project has now progressed to Stage 2b – Detailed Design, which includes the application for all statutory consents, including Planning Permission, Disability Access Certification and Fire Safety Certification and also the preparation of tender documentation.
The Design Team submitted the Planning Permission application to the Local Authority in October 2022.
The Local Authority requested Further Information in relation to the application, and the Design Team has recently submitted their responses to the Local Authority.
The Fire Safety Certificate application was lodged with the Fire Officer in October 2022, and following an extension of time request from the Local Authority, a decision is pending.
The Disability Access Certification was granted on 14/12/2022.
Once all statutory approvals have been secured, and upon receipt, review and approval of the Stage 2(b) submission, my Department will be in contact with the School Authorities, the Design Team and the Project Manager regarding the progression of the project.