Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
751. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that the return school start date for students at school (details supplied) has been delayed due to a failure to finish building works on time; the reason the school was not completed on time; the reason parents were not informed that the building was not completed on time until a week before students were due to return; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39112/23]
View answerThe building project for the school referred to by the Deputy has provided a new 16 classroom primary school including accommodation for children with special educational needs and was delivered under my Department’s Design and Build Programme.
The school commenced operation in the new school building on Friday 1st September, two days later than anticipated due to resource and material supply difficulties experienced by the contractor in the latter stage of the build. My Department agreed the revised return date with the school and its patron body in advance of the scheduled return to school and provided regular updates on progress during this period.
