Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2021
357. 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 be will completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58990/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school building project to which the Deputy refers has been approved funding under my Department's Additional Accommodation Scheme 2019 to enable the school to build a two-classroom SEN Base. Approval to progress this project to Tender Stage issued in June 2021. The project has been devolved for delivery to Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education & Training Board (DDLETB).
Additional costs associated with the Fire and DAC certificates are currently being assessed by DDLETB. When this information has been received in the Department a decision regarding these costs will be conveyed to the ETB which will allow this project to continue to procure for contractors. It is too early at this stage to give an estimated timeline for commencement or completion of this project.
Furthermore, to meet the school's interim accommodation needs, rental for one temporary classroom was approved and is due to be on site by February 2022.
