Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
545. 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. [57238/23]
View answerThe project to which the Deputy refers, has been devolved to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) for delivery as part of a programme of school building projects. This school is in the bundle referred to as ‘Project Boyne’.
The project is currently at Stage 2b (planning) of the architectural process. A planning application was lodged with Wicklow County Council and planning permission was granted in Quarter 4 2022. Further surveys aimed at informing the works requirements for this project were carried out in 2023 and reports are currently being finalised.
Once Stage 2b has been approved, the next stage is tendering for a contractor and then onwards to construction in due course. It is not possible at this stage to provide a completion date for the project in advance of the outcome of the required procurement process. The NDFA will continue to engage directly with the school authority to keep it informed of progress.
