Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 February 2021
359. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education the status of the ASD unit for a school (details supplied); the date the first child will take up their place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7900/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am pleased to inform the Deputy that the project to which she refers has been devolved to the school for delivery under my Department's Additional Accommodation Scheme 2019. Funding has been provided to deliver a 4-classroom SEN base in that context.
I can confirm that a Design Team was recently procured and a Stage 1 report is now due to be submitted to the Department. This Design Team will lead this project through the various stages of architectural planning and onwards through the statutory planning process and construction.
As this is a devolved project, it is a matter for the school authorities to progress it. It is not possible at this stage to give a timeframe as to when works will begin on this project or when children can be considered for enrolment.
