Schools Building Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022

Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Ceisteanna (418)

Michael Lowry

Ceist:

418. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education the steps she is taking to deliver on a capital building programme in a school (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the project costs for the school have increased by approximately 60% from the price that was initially indicated on the application submitted to her Department; the steps her Department is taking to provide additional financial assistance to this school considering the entire building industry in Ireland had seen substantial inflation increases as a direct result of Covid-19, Brexit and the uncertain availability of raw materials and skilled labour in the building industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7474/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education

I can confirm to the Deputy that the school referred to has been approved for a project under my Department's Additional Accommodation Scheme 2020. This project has been devolved for delivery to the school authority and will provide for the following accommodation at the school: Two Small Safe Spaces, One Multi-Sensory Room, One Office and One Storage area.

I can advise the Deputy that a tender report has been submitted to my Department and is currently being reviewed by my officials. A request for further information has been sent to the school regarding this report and it is now a matter for the Board of Management to advance this project in that context.