Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
536. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she will expedite the provision of a much-needed new school building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57177/23]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, responsibility for delivering a major project for the school referred to by the Deputy has been devolved to Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education & Training Board (DDLETB).
The Department has been reviewing the next steps in the progression of the project and I am pleased to advise the Deputy that a feasibility study has been completed which has been shared with the DDLETB and further discussions have taken place with the DDLETB regarding the optimum means to provide a new school building. The DDLETB have indicated to the Department that they have scheduled an internal team meeting to discuss and expect to revert to the Department in early 2024.
In this regard, my Department has and will continue to work closely with the school authority, Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education & Training Board in order to identify the most appropriate solution for the wider education community in the area.
As the project is at an early stage in the delivery process, it is not possible at this time to give a date for completion.
