Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 May 2023
242. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when clarification will be provided to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo on the completion of the project brief; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23734/23]
View answer243. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a full and complete timeline for the delivery of a new promised school building in County Mayo (details supplied) in view of the condition of this school and the fact that the new school building was approved in February 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23735/23]
View answer244. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education if, in light of confirmation by her Department of the terrible conditions of a school building in County Mayo (details supplied), and the health and safety issues which exist and persist at this school, a senior official will make immediate direct contact with the school involved to discuss the next steps for the progression of the new build; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23736/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 242 to 244, inclusive, together.
I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department is committed to providing improved accommodation for the school in question. The Deputy will be aware that there are certain complexities associated with the school site and my Department is currently considering the options available in addressing the school’s interim and long term accommodation needs. My Department will be in further contact with the patron when this process has been completed.
Until the project design is at a stage where statutory approvals, planning permission, etc. are secured, it is not possible to indicate an estimated timeline for the provision of a new school building.
