Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2022
430. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education the reason that the application for planning permission for a school (details supplied) was submitted with no up-to-date green measures which is out of line with Government policy and has led to the application being refused by the planners and yet another delay in the delivery of this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50125/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra431. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education the reason that the interim application for a temporary school (details supplied) is delayed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50126/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra432. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education the steps that she will take to address the endless delays and disappointments in relation to the provision of a school building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50127/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 430 to 432, inclusive, together.
In reference to the school to which the Deputy refers, I wish to clarify that planning permission has not been refused; it has been granted for interim accommodation on the school’s proposed permanent site with 18 conditions, 12 of which are prior to commencement. My Department’s Design Team has responded to the local authority with regard to the prior to commencement conditions and we are awaiting their response to same. Currently it is not possible to provide a timeline as to when the interim building will be in place.
Agreement in principle for the acquisition of the permanent site was reached with the Executive of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council in June 2021, subject to the approval of the Elected Members of the Council.
The approval by the Elected Members to dispose of these lands to the Minister for Education was granted at a Council Meeting on 11th April 2022.
This acquisition is subject to the successful granted of planning permission for the permanent school facility.
With regard to the permanent school building project, my Department will shortly be commencing the tender process for the appointment of the Project Manager for the delivery programme which includes this school referred to by the Deputy. Once the Project Manager is appointed they will commence the tender process for the appointment of the Design Team that will take the project forward through the stages of architectural planning to tender and construction. The school will be kept fully informed as these steps are progressed.
My Department will continue to address the interim accommodation requirements for the school and will continue to keep the Patron Body and school community updated as these projects progress.
