Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2015
948. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the need for prefabricated units to be replaced by permanent accommodation in Lucan, County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21534/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe major building project for the schools referred to by the Deputy is to provide for an extension and refurbishment to each school, including the provision of additional classrooms to replace current temporary accommodation.
This major building project is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning. The project has been authorised to proceed to Stage 2B of Architectural Planning, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of Tender Documents.
It is not possible to progress all projects within the Department's building programme to construction concurrently due to competing demands on the Department's capital budget. However, School building projects, including the project for these schools, which have been 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 my Department in the future.
