Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
462. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when an extension application for a school in County Mayo (details supplied) will progress from pre-stage 1 to planning stage, in view of the urgent need for this additional accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12374/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school to which the Deputy refers was approved a project under my Department’s Additional School Accommodation (ASA) scheme to provide 4 general classrooms, 1 technology room, 1 technology preparatory area, 3 science laboratories, 1 science prep area, 1 art room, 1 music room,1 multimedia room , 1 textile room 1 home economics room , a 4 class Special Education Needs base, 1 Special Education Teaching room , conversion of existing accommodation and ancillary accommodation. The project has been devolved to the school authority for delivery and it has appointed a design team. My Department has received the Stage 1 architectural report and is currently under review by my Department's Professional and Technical staff. Once the review is complete, the outcome will be communicated to the school authority in due course.
