School Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 October 2021

Tuesday, 19 October 2021

Ceisteanna (541)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

541. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the progress being made towards permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied); the temporary arrangements being made for access to practical classrooms to ensure quality participation in practical elements of their coursework as part of the junior certificate cycle; when these facilities will be made available; if this will be addressed as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50408/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education

I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has approved funding to the patron of the school in question to undertake refurbishment works in a property to facilitate the school's access to additional specialist accommodation for the current school year. This accommodation includes science, woodwork and home economics rooms. The delivery of the project has been devolved to the patron for delivery. The patron has advised my Department that a consultant has been procured to oversee this project with the scope of works agreed and the patron is currently in the process of obtaining quotes to carry out the works and determine the schedule.

My Department has also given approval to the Patron  to appoint a consultant to undertake an Options Study of the proposed property to meet the school's permanent accommodation needs. This Study, when available, will be used as a basis for determining the necessary refurbishment works required to the property in the long term.