Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
529. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for an update and estimated timeline for the development of a new school at (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14979/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe project to which the Deputy refers is part of a school campus project at Kilbride, Co. Wicklow. It has been devolved for delivery to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB).
The planning permission for the project was granted in Q3 2022 subject to a number of conditions, one of which was to complete an agreement in relation to wayleaves required on the site. Discussions are ongoing between KWETB and the Design Team with local developers. My Department's officials are working with KWETB on progressing the outstanding issues.
Once the revised Stage 2b report is received, reviewed and approved by the Department, the next stage will be to tender for the contractor. It is not possible at this time to give a date for the commencement of the project on site, but KWETB will be engaging directly with the school authority to keep it informed of progress in this respect.
