Joe Flaherty
Ceist:387. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the building project for a school (details supplied). [49648/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 11 October 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
The school to which the Deputy refers to was originally granted approval for the provision of 2 Classrooms, 2 SET Rooms, 1 Science Lab with Prep Area, a 2-Classroom SEN Base and ancillary accommodation under the Department's Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme for 2020. This project was devolved to the School Authorities for delivery.
The project was subsequently put on hold in May 2021, whilst the accommodation needs of the school were reassessed. In November 2021, a superseding Approval Letter issued to the school authorities informing that the provision had been increased to comprise: 2 Classrooms, 2 SET Rooms, 1 Construction Room, 1 Technology Room with Shared Prep Area, 2 Tech Project Stores, 2 Science Labs with Prep Areas, 1 Graphics Room, 1 Multimedia Room, 1 Music Room, 1 Textiles Rooms and a 2-Classroom SEN Base, plus the demolition of an existing temporary unit.
In August 2022, the project scope increased further to now include a 4-Classroom SEN Base, in addition to a new Staffroom and reconfiguration works to provide new office space. The project is currently at Design Stage and is a matter for the School Authorities to progress in that regard.