Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
674. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the additional accommodation project for a school (details supplied); the current status of the project; when it is expected to proceed to construction; the overall cost of this project and its scope, as set out in the tender bid evaluations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38463/23]
View answerThe school to which the Deputy refers was granted funding under my Department's Additional School Accommodation Scheme for the provision of a general classroom and a special education teaching room.
This project is devolved to the school authority for delivery and it has appointed a design team which presented a stage 2 (detailed design) report to the Department. This report has been reviewed by my professional and technical officials and their recommendations for progressing the project to the next stage of the architectural process have been shared with the school. It is the responsibility of the school authority to progress the project and my Department is available to provide practical assistance and support for this purpose.
At this stage, it is not possible to provide an accurate timeline for completion of the project. The cost of the project will not be finalised until the project reaches final account after statutory approvals, procurement and practical completion.
