School Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023

Monday, 11 September 2023

Questions (700)

Martin Browne

Question:

700. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Education the measures in place to provide temporary accommodation for students at a school (details supplied), in light of the delay in installing temporary structures due to a further delay in developing new classrooms; to provide a full synopsis of the reasons for both delays; to provide a detailed response on the measures being taken to address this with haste; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38707/23]

Written answers

Minister for Education

I wish to advise the Deputy that the school, in question, received approval for additional accommodation under my Departments SEN Reconfiguration and Modular Accommodation programme for the provision of 3 x Junior SEN classrooms and 2 x Moderate classrooms.

This main modular pre-cast project is currently in design, all statutory approvals inlcuding planning permission will be needed to deliver this accommodation and as a result the timeline for delivery is extended. As an interim measure, the school will be provided with modular units which are being relocated from an existing school site. This element of the project is progressing well and works have commenced on site.

The School Authority has devolved responsibility for delivery of this project.