Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 February 2024
209. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education what accommodation will be provided for a school (details supplied) to increase the number of new pupils it can enrol in September 2024, to meet the needs of the community; when the accommodation will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7344/24]
View answerThe project to which the Deputy refers is to provide three general classroom and a two Classroom Special Education Needs base under the Department’s Additional School Accommodation scheme.
The project was devolved for delivery to the school authority and it has appointed a design team to progress the project.
The project is currently at stage 1 (design) of the architectural process. At the request of my Department, the Joint Managerial Body is assisting the school authority in progressing the project. My Department had also approved a modular accommodation project for general classrooms, special education teaching rooms and a specialist room and this has already reached practical completion.
While the school site presents technical challenges, my Department will continue to engage with the school authority to provide practical advice and assistance on the project.
