Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
587. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the status of a much-needed extension for a school (details supplied); if she will confirm at what stage the development is at; the estimated timeframe from construction to completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28128/23]
View answerThe major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy was recently approved to progress to Stage 2(b) of Architectural Planning - Detailed Design - where the Design Team make their applications for statutory approvals and prepare the suite of tender documents.
The Design Team have been requested to forward a Brief Change Request, in respect of additional classrooms for pupils with special educational needs, to the Department.
Upon receipt ,review and approval of the Brief Change, the Design Team can make their applications for Planning Permission, Fire Safety Certification and Disability Access Certification, in parallel with detailed design.
Upon receipt and review of the Stage 2(b) submission, my Department will contact the School and its Design Team regarding the further progression of the project.
Until the statutory approvals have been secured, it is difficult to provide a timeframe for this project to progress to tender and construction stages.
