Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 February 2024
203. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if, in light of the significant pressures on school places in the Greystones area, she will prioritise the construction of an extension a school (details supplied) within its bundle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9862/24]
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.
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.
The Department will review Stage 2b when submitted and will consider the optimum procurement strategy for this bundle of projects at that stage. When Stage 2b has been finalised and approved, the next stage is tendering for a contractor and then onwards to construction in due course.
The NDFA as the devolved delivery body, will continue to engage directly with the school authority to keep it informed of progress.
