Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
513. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education when applications for roof repairs and reconfiguration of two rooms for a school (details supplied) will be processed, in view of the fact that these are urgently required to accommodate 41 children enrolled for September in the school, which has recently become co-educational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27459/23]
View answerI am pleased to advise the Deputy that approval has issued for the provision of 1 x SEN Reconfiguration under the additional accommodation scheme at the school in question. 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 will be 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.
This school was also approved for a project under the Department's Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme 2022. The project will provide reconfiguration works to existing library for SEN Class. This project has been devolved for delivery to the school authority and is currently at construction stage.
The Emergency Works application to which the Deputy refers (for roof repairs) has been received by my Department and has been reviewed by officials in my Department's Professional and Technical team. The school has been advised to submit further information in respect of this application, which has not yet been received by the Department. My Department is aware of the time-sensitive nature of the works required and will keep the school informed throughout the application process.
