Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 February 2024
142. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Education when a planning application for a school (details supplied) will be submitted; the expected timeframe for the project to reach completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8533/24]
View answerThe school to which the Deputy refers is part of a campus project. The project is devolved for delivery to Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB).
The Design Team for the project are currently progressing through the Stage 1 of the architectural process (preliminary design), and will submit the Stage 1 Report to the Department in due course. Following a review and approval of the stage 1 report, the project will progress to stage 2a (detailed design) and then stage 2b of the architectural design process.
Stage 2b allows for detailed design/planning, obtaining the necessary statutory permissions and the preparation of tender documents. The project will then move onward to Tender and Construction in due course.
While at this early stage it is not possible to provide a timeline for the planning application or completion of the project. WWETB will be engaging directly with the school authority to keep it informed of progress.
