Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
506. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding temporary prefab classroom units for a school (details supplied); if she will confirm that they will be in place in advance of the coming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27433/23]
View answerI am pleased to advise the Deputy that approval has issued under the Additional School Accommodation scheme at the school in question for 4 additional classrooms. This project is being delivered under the Department’s Devolved SEN Reconfiguration and Modular Accommodation programme. This approach supports accelerated delivery of the accommodation and maximises assistance to the school for this brief, the project will be delivered from the Department’s Procurement Frameworks.
A Project Management company, has been appointed from the Department’s Framework, to design and tender the project. This consultant will lead the project through the various stages of planning process and construction. The School Authority has overall responsibility for delivery of the project.
