Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 October 2023
95. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made in relation to the submission to build an ASD unit in a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46845/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school referred to by the Deputy, was approved under the Additional Schools Accommodation (ASA) scheme for a 2 classroom SEN base, which has been devolved for delivery to the school authority.
The project is at Stage 1 of the design process. A Stage 1/2A report was submitted by the school’s design team, and my Department’s Professional and Technical team have reviewed and issued comments including the requirement to align the design with the approved brief of works. In this case the client and their design team have extended considerably the scope outside the approved works brief of a 2 classroom SEN base.
The progression of the project now lies with the school authority and their design team. The Department will continue to offer assistance where necessary, in addition to support from patron body JMB who are currently engaged with the school.
