Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
557. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if the delivery of temporary accommodation for a school (details supplied) will be in place for September 2023, and if her Department put any condition on the delivery by the school authority to ensure that date is adhered to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27810/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am pleased to advise the Deputy that approval has issued under the Additional School Accommodation scheme at the school in question for 4 additional classrooms. This project is being delivered under the Department’s Devolved SEN Reconfiguration and Modular Accommodation programme. This approach supports accelerated delivery of the accommodation and maximises assistance to the school for this brief, the project will be delivered from the Department’s Procurement Frameworks.
A Project Management company, has been appointed from the Department’s Framework, to design and tender the project. This consultant will lead the project through the various stages of planning process and construction. The School Authority has overall responsibility for delivery of the project.
