Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 January 2015
110. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on progress for new accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Galway; if she will provide an update on the application for an additional temporary classroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3962/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that the project for the school, referred to, is being progressed into architectural planning and has been assigned for the appointment of a design team.
As the Deputy will be aware, the school in question is one of a number of schools which it was not possible to include in the 5 Year construction programme. However the school project is being progressed to the final planning stages so that it will be well placed for further progression in anticipation of further funds being available to the Department.
With regard to the application for an additional temporary classroom, approval in principle was granted to the school in March 2014 in respect of the accommodation in question. Details of the tendered costs were only recently submitted to the Department for consideration. I can confirm that the documentation submitted has been examined and a final approval letter will issue to the school authorities in the coming days.
