Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2021
355. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the status of projects to increase capacity at a school (details supplied); when the projects will commence; when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58988/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe permanent school building project for the school referred to by the Deputy has been assigned to my Department’s Design & Build delivery programme. This delivery programme uses a professional external Project Manager to progress the project through the relevant stages of architectural planning, tender and construction.
The final grant of planning permission for the project was received in March 2021. My Department’s Project Manager together with their Design Team are engaged in the preparation of tender documentation for the project. Once this stage is complete, the project will then proceed to tender stage.
The school opened in interim accommodation in the Citywest Campus in 2020, with additional interim accommodation provided to cater for the 2021/22 school year. My Department will continue to address the interim accommodation requirements for the school and will continue to keep the patron body updated as the project progresses.
