Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 November 2017
185. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the construction of a unit for children with autism at a school (details supplied); the reason work on this development has stalled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48722/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school referred to by the Deputy was approved a devolved grant under my Department's Additional Accommodation Scheme 2012 to provide a 1 Classroom ASD Unit & 1 SET Classroom.
Building work commenced in mid-2015 but due to difficulties with the appointed contractor works did not progress in a timely manner which resulted in the termination of the contract in May 2017.
Approval was given to the school authority in August 2017 to re-tender for the works that remain outstanding and a tender report is awaited. As soon as this is received and considered, my Department’s Planning and Building Unit will be in contact with the school authority with a view to having the works completed as quickly as possible.
