Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 June 2023
203. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education the progress to date in relation to providing additional permanent accommodation and upgrade existing accommodation at a school (details supplied); when this project will proceed to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28963/23]
View answerThe school to which the Deputy refers was approved funding under my Department's Additional School Accommodation Scheme for the provision of 11 general classrooms, 3 special education teaching rooms, 1 multimedia room, 1 textiles room, 1 science laboratory and preparation area, a 3 special education needs (SEN) base and removal of 3 prefabs at Carrigallen Vocational School.
The project is devolved to MSLETB for delivery and my Department is currently awaiting the submission of the Design Team's Stage 1 architectural design report.
This school was also granted approval for the provision of modular accommodation comprised of special education and mainstream classrooms. The procurement of modular accommodation within the overall construction sector environment is challenging and the Department is doing everything possible to ensure that suitable modular accommodation is delivered as quickly as possible. My Department will be engaging with MSLETB on the most appropriate method of expediting this project.
