Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017
341. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the planning and architectural process on the planned expansion of a school (details supplied); the details of the accommodation and facilities that are to be encompassed as part of these plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36050/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at Stage 2(a) of the Architectural Planning process, the Developed Design Stage.
The brief for this project will provide an extension and refurbishment for a 24 classroom school with teaching accommodation for 11.5 Special Education Teachers.
A brief change request was received from the Board of Management, encompassing a number of amendments to the agreed Stage 1 initial design. Included in this request is an increase in floor area, alterations to the roof design, updating of the road and changes to the car park layout. This change request is currently under review and my Department will revert to the Board of Management once the review is complete.
Upon the successful completion of Stage 2(a) the project will then be authorised to progress to complete Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, which includes the applications for statutory approvals and the preparation of Tender Documents.
The project is included on my Department's six-year Capital Programme 2016 – 2021.
