Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2022
70. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on work to secure a temporary location for a school (details supplied) while a permanent building is under construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49619/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that it is planned that the school referred to by her will relocate to interim accommodation on the site where the school’s permanent school building will be constructed in Whitehall, Dublin 9.
The school will need to vacate the property that it currently occupies at the end of the current academic year – the end of June 2023, as there is no further scope to expand at that premises.
The interim accommodation arrangements will be managed by a Project Manager appointed to assist my Department. This will help to minimise the workload and impact for the school.
My Department's officials have communicated with the school through the school’s Patron Body, An Foras Patrúnachta (and in particular the Buildings Officer) and will continue to keep the Buildings Officer updated as matters progress.
My Department will also be communicating with the Patron during the process for the provision of the school’s permanent accommodation.
