Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 October 2023
248. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the works granted to a school (details supplied) involving the construction of two mainstream classrooms and one SEN base for ASD special classes and the development of an additional outdoor grass-based play area. [43350/23]
View answerMy Department approved funding for the school referred to under the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) scheme for 1 x Mainstream Classroom and 1 x Special Education Needs base. The delivery of the project was devolved to the School Authority who appointed a design team to progress the project. My Department approved the design report submitted by the Design Team to progress to Planning.
However, the school authority subsequently requested funding for an additional classroom and this was also approved by my Department. The school submitted a new design (stage 1/2a) report which encompassed the additional classroom. The completion of the review of this new report by my Department's professional and technical officials is nearing completion and the resulting recommendations will be shared directly with the School Authority.
