Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2020
501. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if the permanent site allocated for a school (details supplied) will be fully available to the school by September 2022; the timeframe for the school temporarily using this site to be given its own permanent location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38371/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraBoth building projects referred to by the Deputy are being delivered under my Department's Design and Build programme. Planning permission was lodged for the post primary school on the 31st March 2020, the Local Authority subsequently requested further information and this was submitted to the Local Authority last week. As with all school building projects, the exact timeframe for delivery of the school will be dependent on the grant of planning permission.
The Primary school building has been granted planning permission. It is anticipated that the project will proceed to tender in the first half of 2021 with construction expected to start in late 2021 and the estimated construction period for the project will be approximately 48 weeks.
My Department officials will keep the Boards of Management fully informed of developments as they occur.
