Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2020
150. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the land behind the temporary classrooms for a school (details supplied) will now be used for temporary classrooms for a new educate together school; the reason the land is not being used for a permanent building for the school; the reason there has been no communication with the school on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10061/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe permanent building for the Gaelscoil to which the Deputy refers will also be progressed at the same location. The school has been advised that its permanent building project has been assigned for delivery under my Department’s Design and Build Programme. This delivery programme uses a professional external Project Manager to progress the project through the relevant stages of architectural planning and construction. The project will now commence Architectural Planning.
My Department was in correspondence with the School in March 2020 outlining the position and advised that a meeting would be arranged with the School to discuss the matter. Unfortunately, due to the current Covid-19 situation it has not yet been possible to make such arrangements, a meeting will be facilitated as soon as circumstances allow.
