Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 July 2018
220. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the action being taken about a permanent building for a school (details supplied) which was originally scheduled for September 2019; the new target date for same; and his views on whether it will be achieved. [30403/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school building project to provide the permanent accommodation for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently in architectural planning under the Department's “Rapid” - Design and Build Programme.
A planning permission to provide temporary accommodation for the school on the permanent site is currently under third party appeal to An Bord Pleanála, the date for decision was previously notified as being 27th June 2018 but has now been extended to the 22nd August 2018.
The school has been informed that until the temporary accommodation can be provided it will remain at its current temporary location from the start of the 2018/19 school year.
The design process for the permanent accommodation is well progressed in preparation for the planning application which will be the next key milestone in the progression of the project. The planning application for the permanent accommodation will be lodged as soon as a decision on the An Bord Pleanála appeal is received. The tender process for the building contractor will also be expedited to ensure that the aim of having the permanent accommodation in place for the 2019/20 school year can be achieved.
