Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 November 2022
233. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the degree to which she and her Department continue to assess the educational needs at primary and second level in Celbridge, County Kildare, with particular reference to the completion of promised or existing projects arising from the demographics in the area; if she is satisfied regarding the adequacy of school accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58671/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department utilises a Geographic Information System (GIS) to support its strategic planning for capital investment. Where the geo-spatial assessment of demand and capacity in an area indicates that additional provision is required my Department considers the options of extending the capacity of a school or schools, or of providing a new school or schools. The timing and duration of the accommodation need is also considered in determining the optimum accommodation solution – for example a short-term accommodation requirement does not require a long-term accommodation solution.
My Department has a large pipeline of projects for delivery under the school building programme. The main elements of this pipeline currently involve in excess of 1,300 school building projects for delivery under the Department’s Large Scale and Additional Accommodation Scheme. These projects are currently in progress across the various stages of planning, design, tender and construction. There are currently in excess of 250 school building projects at construction (on site) with a continuous stream of other projects at or near the tendering stage. Most of which are expected to be either under construction or completed in the period up to 2025 and are being progressed as quickly as possible.
It is anticipated that 150 to 200 school building projects will be completed annually during the 2022 to 2025 period.
There are currently no issues identified which will impact on progression of projects in Celbridge. Please see attached table showing a list of all building projects ongoing in Celbridge.
The current status of approved projects is listed on a county by county basis on www.gov.ie and is updated on a monthly basis to reflect their progress through the various stages. My Department will continue to review all School Planning Areas with regard to any demographic changes that may result in the need for further additional school accommodation.
|
Roll_Number |
School_Planning_Area |
School_Name |
Total_Project_Brief |
Programme_List |
|
18644U |
Celbridge |
STRAFFAN N S |
4 x 80m2 mainstream classrooms & wc for assister users & stairs |
Additional School Accommodation Scheme |
|
18644U |
Celbridge |
STRAFFAN N S |
2 SEN Class Base Unit & 1 x 100m2 Interim prefab wef Sept 21 |
Additional School Accommodation Scheme |
|
18988G |
Celbridge |
ST RAPHAELS SPECIAL SCH |
Proposal for 25 classroom school |
Large Scale Capital Programme |
|
20257C |
Celbridge |
Scoil Naomh Padraig |
16 Classroom School+ SEN Base |
Large Scale Capital Programme |
|
61661P |
Celbridge |
Salesian College |
2 Classroom Base SNU + 4 resource rooms |
Additional School Accommodation Scheme |
|
91614B |
Celbridge |
Celbridge Community School |
Proposed 1,000 pupil + 4 SEN Base |
Large Scale Capital Programme |
|
91614B |
Celbridge |
Celbridge Community School |
Provide Classrooms |
Additional School Accommodation Scheme |
