Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 November 2014
193. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the need for an extension in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45748/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe project to which the Deputy refers is currently completing Stage 2a (Developed Design) of the architectural planning process. On the satisfactory completion of stage 2a, and subject to no other issues arising, the project will progress to Stage 2(b) which includes applications for Planning Permission, Fire Safety Certification, Disability Access Certification and the preparation of tender documents.
Due to competing demands on the Department's capital budget imposed by the need to prioritise the limited funding available for the provision of additional school accommodation to meet increasing demographic requirements it was not possible to include this project in the 5 year construction programme announced in March 2012.
School building projects, including the project referred to by the Deputy, which were previously initiated but not included in the current five year construction programme will continue to be progressed to final planning stages in anticipation of the possibility of further funds being available to the Department in the future.
