My Department has received an application for a physical education hall at Pobal Scoil Neasáin, Baldoyle. This project is currently at stage 2 – outline sketch scheme – of architectural planning.
Arising from my recent decision to substantially increase the size of PE halls within post primary schools, stage 2 is currently being amended to reflect the appropriate increased size.
The question of inviting tenders and proceeding to construction will be considered when architectural planning has been completed.
I agree with the Deputy that this project has waited a long time and I am sure he will appreciate that the major increase in funding for school capital projects has made it possible.