Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2022
386. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Education if she will provide the schedule for the commencement and completion of construction of the long-delayed college (details supplied) in view of the severe lack of school capacity in Enfield, County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52956/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe permanent accommodation for the school referred to by the Deputy is being delivered under my Department’s Design and Build Programme. This delivery programme uses a professional external Project Management team to progress the project through the stages of architectural planning, tendering and construction.
It is intended that the project for the school referred to by the Deputy will be included in the next bundle of projects to proceed to tender later this year.
My Department continues to liaise with the school’s patron body in relation to the school’s interim accommodation needs. It is intended that the school will move to suitable interim accommodation on the permanent site for the 2023/2024 school year, pending delivery of the permanent accommodation for the new school.
