Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
511. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Education for an update on the plan to build a permanent extension at a school (details supplied) in light of the initial design difficulties that have resulted in significant delays. [56816/23]
View answerThe project to which the Deputy refers, was approved a project to cater for a school with 1,300 students, which was devolved for delivery to Dublin Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB).
My Department officials have met with DDLETB in order to review significant technical challenges identified on the site and to assist DDLETB progress the project forward. DDLETB are now engaged in identifying options to advance the project to the next stage.
In order to address the immediate enrolment requirements of the school, my Department approved modular accommodation comprised of three mainstream classrooms - a home economics room, and an art room. This is expected to be practically completed shortly.
It is not possible to give a time frame for the delivery of the permanent accommodation at this time. However, as indicated, my Department has and will continue to work closely with the school authority and DDLETB in order to identify the most appropriate solution for the wider education community in the area and to ensure that any essential interim accommodation is put in place as required.
