Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023
342. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of delays to building of a SEN unit at a school (details supplied); if she will instruct her Department to approve the Stage 2B proposal so works can proceed to tender for a contractor and commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40254/23]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, the school in question was approved funding under my Department’s Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme. The project approved consists of building a 4 classroom Special Education Needs base as an extension to the existing school building, secure hard and soft play areas, a sensory garden and associated works with car park. The project is devolved to Louth and Meath Education and Training Board.
My Department has received a Stage 2b (planning) report prepared by the project's design team. The review of this report is in the final stages of consideration and my Department will share its recommendations for progression of the project with the project executive shortly.
