Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
281. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for a detailed timeline for the development, construction and delivery of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2558/24]
View answerThe project to which the Deputy refers, is devolved for delivery to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB). The large scale project provides for an extension to the existing school, the demolition of a section of the building and the refurbishment of some of the existing buildings. My Department approved a submission from the school authority to increase the original brief in the context of a significant increase in projected new enrolments in the area. This allowed for a project to cater for a 1,000 pupil school plus 6 special education needs classes.
A planning application was submitted to Wicklow County Council who have requested further information, which the Design Team are currently in the process of procuring the additional surveys requested. KWETB will submit the Stage 2b report for review once the necessary statutory planning permissions have been obtained.
At this stage, it is not possible to provide an accurate timeline for completion of the project. KWETB will continue to engage directly with the school authority to keep it informed of progress.
