Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023
279. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made on an additional accommodation application for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the space shortage in this school and the urgent need for same as outlined in the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24243/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am pleased to inform the Deputy that funding was approved under the Additional Accommodation Scheme 2022 to enable the school in question to build 2 Mainstream Classrooms, 1 Graphics Room, 1 Art Room, 1 Textiles Room, 1 Science Lab, 1 Science Prep Area, 1 Engineering Room, 1 Engineering Prep Room, 2 Class SEN Base, 1 X Assisted User WC & Conversion of 2 existing classrooms to 2 SET Rooms.
The project has been devolved for delivery to the School Authority and an Approval Letter will be issuing to the school shortly in this regard.
The next step will be for the school to procure a consultant. This consultant will lead the project through the various stages of architectural planning and onwards through the statutory planning process and construction.
