Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2018
180. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the school project brief has been completed in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; if so, the progress made to date on the project since completion of the project brief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6794/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that building projects for the schools referred to by the Deputy are included in my Department's 6 Year Capital Programme.
Primarily, the purpose of the building projects is to provide additional accommodation as well as the replacement of current temporary accommodation.
The development of the project brief must have regard to the continuance of the existing schools whilst construction is underway. Due to the complexities of the schools existing site, issues to be considered in the development of the project brief include identifying the preferred location of the buildings (having regard to the challenging site), decanting considerations and construction traffic access.
The Project Brief is being finalised having regard to a complex technical assessment process involved in this case. In that connection, the Department will be in further contact with the school in relation to the next steps at the earliest opportunity.
