Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 April 2024
59. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will sign a letter of intent in respect of a gaelscoil building project (details supplied) in Clondalkin, County Dublin; the reason for the delay in delivering this build; if her attention has been drawn to the duration of time that the school has operated in prefabs; the budget allocated to the delivery of the project and estimated time for delivery (details supplied). [18184/24]
View answerThe large scale capital project for the school referred to by the Deputy is part of a Campus project with two other schools. The project is included in the Department’s Construction Programme which will be delivered under the National Development Plan (NDP) as part of Project Ireland 2040 framework.
The project brief includes the phased construction of two 16 classroom primary schools for with a PE hall for the post primary school on a shared campus.
The Department’s planning and building unit is currently assessing its work programme and priorities for 2024 in the context of overall requirements. The campus remains a priority for delivery, in line with the accommodation issues present at the schools.
The tender process was undertaken and a contractor identified.
The next steps for the project will be the completion of the tender process and progression to Stage 4 – Construction.
The Department of Education, want to reassure the school communities that the school building project will be progressed and delivered.
The Department will update the school authorities when there is a further update on the progression of the major projects.
