Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
544. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for an update on the construction of an extension (details supplied); to outline the process that will apply for its construction; to provide timelines for its construction; if she will expedite this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57237/23]
View answerThe school referred to by the Deputy, has been approved a project under my Departments Additional School Accommodation (ASA) scheme. This includes for the provision of 1 general classroom, 1 music room, 1 textiles room, 1 art room, 1 graphics room, 1 multimedia room, 1 science lab, 1 science prep area, 2 technology and shared prep area, and a 3 classroom SEN base.
A Stage 1 report was received and reviewed by my Department officials however as the design submitted was not compliant with the agreed brief, a request for additional information was issued to the school authority in Q4 2023, to facilitate the completion of this stage review. The additional information requested was received in January 2024, and is currently under review.
Whilst this project is devolved to the school authority for delivery, the Department is engaged directly with the school to provide whatever practical assistance and advice is necessary to implement this important project for the wider school community.
