Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2023
195. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education the reason for further delays in the delivery of the permanent four-special-classroom-extension project at a school (details supplied); when the project will be delivered; and if she will respond to communication on this project from a named organisation. [49442/23]
View answerI am pleased to advise that the project referred to by the Deputy was approved funding under my Department’s Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme.
The project approved consists of the building of a 4 classroom SEN unit 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 for delivery to Louth and Meath Education Training Board.
My Department has received a Stage 2B report from the school which is currently under review. The review is in the final stages and once this is completed, my Department will engage with the ETB on the next steps in the process.
In relation to queries raised by an external organisation regarding this project as referred to by the Deputy, these are currently being addressed by officials in my Department and a response will issue shortly.
