Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 June 2023
179. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education if she will confirm when a school (details supplied) can progress to construction for a three-classroom extension; the current status of the project; the reason for delays in this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26769/23]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy that the school referred to has been approved for a project under my Department's Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme.
The project will provide the following accommodation at the school: 3 mainstream classrooms to replace temporary accommodation, 3 Mainstream classrooms and 1 Multi Sensory room.
This project is at Stage 1 of the architectural planning process and has been devolved for delivery to the school authority. A Stage 1 submission was received in my Department.
A site visit was also carried out by technical officials on the 26th of May 2023 with a view to progressing this project. Following from the learnings obtained on-site, Department officials are currently reviewing this project and will revert to the school with appropriate guidance when this review has been completed.
