Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
571. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to ensure the temporary accommodation committed to for a school (details supplied) will be in place in advance of the new school year; if the basis for any delays and changes in the proposals for this project can be outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27939/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am pleased to advise the Deputy that approval under the Additional School Accommodation scheme has issued to the school in question for the provision of six general classrooms under my Department's Devolved SEN Reconfiguration and Modular Accommodation programme.
The 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. Officials from the Department have held a recent meeting with the School Authority and the assigned Project Managers to progress this project.
The School Authority has overall responsibility for delivery of the project.
