Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023
482. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education to outline how many new classes will be established following the completion of the large-scale project at a school (details supplied); if an indication is available as to when the project will be complete; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47753/23]
View answerThe permanent school building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is included in my Department’s Construction Programme.
The project brief for the school includes 26 classrooms, which will provide capacity for 156 pupils when complete. The new school will also include specialist classrooms as well as extensive ancillary accommodation with multi-sensory facilities and a general purpose area. The external play areas will include soft play areas such as a Sensory Garden and Multi Games Area.
The project will be delivered under my Department's ADAPT Programme which uses a professional external Project Manager to co-ordinate and drive the Design Team to achieve the best possible timeframe for the project through the stages of Architectural Planning, to Tender and Construction.
My Department will keep the school and its patron body informed of the progression of this project.
