Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
489. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education the status of plans for a new school building (details supplied); if she will appreciate the particular need in that regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56549/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school referred to by the Deputy is included in my Department’s Construction Programme.
The brief for this project is to provide a new 1,000 pupil post primary school and accommodation, including 6 classrooms, for children with special educational needs.
The project will be delivered under my Department's ADAPT Programme which uses a professional external Project Manager to co-ordinate and drive the Design Team to achieve the best possible timeframe for the project through the stages of Architectural Planning, to Tender and Construction.
The Department will keep the school and its patron body informed of the progression of this project.
