Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 May 2023
90. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education the current situation with the proposed extension for an urgently needed learning support room, which is required for a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23396/23]
View answerThe school to which the Deputy refers was granted funding under the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme to provide 1 SET room. This project has been devolved for delivery to the school authority and is currently at the Design stage.
All projects under the Department's ASA Scheme must receive approval from the Department at certain gateway points throughout the stages of architectural planning. In that respect, the Department awaits a design stage report from the school authority for review ahead of approving the progression of the project to Tender Stage and Construction Stage, through to eventual completion.
Officials from the Department's Planning & Building Unit have been in contact with the school authority in this regard and will continue to engage and assist throughout the future stages of the project.
