Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 March 2024
215. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Education the current status of the provision of a second modular classroom for a school (details supplied); when this second modular classroom will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11208/24]
View answerI am pleased to advise the Deputy that approval under the Additional School Accommodation scheme issued to the school in question for the provision of a 1 x 100m2 Special Educational Needs (SEN) classroom.
Kerrigan Sheanan Newman Construction Consultants (KSN) has been appointed, from the Department’s Framework, to design and tender the project. This consultant is leading the project through the various stages of planning process and construction. However, the wider context in relation to the overall modular market at present is challenging with modular accommodation suppliers being very busy across commercial, housing and other sectors. The Department is working closely with the Project Management teams and the modular accommodation suppliers to ensure additional capacity for the schools sector is delivered as quickly as possible.
The Department has been assured by the relevant project manager for the school in question that regular communication with the school authority is ongoing. The project management company have confirmed that bad weather had a significant impact on the expected time of delivery. The school body have been made aware of the current status by the project management company. The project is currently onsite with an expected completion date of mid March.
The School Authority has devolved responsibility for delivery of this project.
