Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 November 2016
59. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there has been a change from the plan to build a two-phase extension to a school (details supplied) to a complete new replacement school; the timeframe for the new building; if there is a revision of the capital plan to ensure that it is delivered in time for the growing population in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33096/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, a major extension project for the school in question, to meet the demographic demands in the area, is included in my Department’s 6 Year Construction Programme (2016-21).
Given the complexities and constraints presented by inter alia the school site and location of existing school buildings, the Department will be proceeding with a single construction project rather than a phased approach in the case of this school.
My Department will continue to liaise with the school, in question, in relation to the project development and is committed to progressing the project as expeditiously as possible.
