Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2023
249. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education at what stage is the planned construction of a school (details supplied); when she expects this development to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53632/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe project to which the Deputy refers has been devolved for delivery to the Central Remedial Clinic. The brief includes both the development of a new school building for pupils with special educational needs and a clinical services building. The delivery body has appointed a design team to manage the progression of the project.
The project is currently at Stage 2a (detailed design) of the architectural planning design process. Once the Stage 2a Report is received from the delivery body, my Department's professional and technical officials will review this and share their advice and recommendations with the school authority. Thereafter, the next stage of the process involves obtaining of the necessary statutory approvals, preparation of procurement documents for tendering and construction in due course.
As the project is at an early stage in the delivery process, it is not possible at this time to give a date for its completion. However the Central Remedial Clinic as the delivery body, will continue to engage directly with the school community to keep it fully informed of progress.
