Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
531. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the permanent school building for a school (details supplied); the timeline for the start date for construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12955/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe project to which the Deputy refers is devolved for delivery to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB).
My Department approved a submission from the school authority to increase the original brief in the context of a significant increase in projected new enrolments in the area. This allowed for a project to cater for a 1,000 pupil school plus 6 special education needs classes. This welcomed change to the project brief meant that time was required to amend the detailed drawings before the planning submission.
A planning application was submitted to Wicklow County Council in Q4 2023 who have requested further information, which the Design Team are currently in the process of procuring the additional surveys requested. KWETB will submit the Stage 2b report for review once the necessary statutory planning permissions have been obtained.
Subject to any further issues arising during the planning process, the project will proceed to tender and construction in due course. It is not possible to provide an accurate timeline for the project at this stage.
