Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023
300. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will agree to meet the management of a school (details supplied) to discuss their concerns in respect of the proposals for the badly needed new school building; if she will provide an update and give assurances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24552/23]
View answerMy Department is currently developing the accommodation brief for a new school building for the school referred to by the Deputy which will provide capacity for 1,000 mainstream pupils as well as accommodation for pupils with special education needs on the current school site.
I wish to advise the Deputy that there are standard procedures to be followed in relation to the progression of a major project which involves finalising the project brief, preliminary design, the appointment of a Design Team, detailed design, planning permission and then ultimately proceeding to tender and construction.
I wish to assure the Deputy that this major project is being given due consideration and attention and my Department will be in contact with the school authority in this regard in due course.
