Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 April 2024
184. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); what this means in real terms for this school; when the school can expect construction work to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18541/24]
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 project is currently at Stage 2a (detailed design) of the architectural planning design process.
The Stage 2a Report has recently been submitted to my Department and is under review by the Department's Professional and Technical team. It is envisaged that the Stage 2a meeting will be held with the Project Executive, Design Team and School Representatives next month. Thereafter upon Department approval of the Stage 2a report , the next stage of the process involves obtaining of the necessary statutory approvals, preparation of procurement documents for tendering and construction in due course.
In this regard, my Department has and will continue to work closely with the Central Remedial Clinic, School Representatives and Design Team in progressing this significant project.
I can assure you that my Department is committed to ensuring appropriate accommodation is available for the pupils in Scoil Mochua and will in the wider context outlined, ensure that this important project - as for all projects on the school building programme - is subject to the due diligence required under the public Infrastructure guidelines.
As the project is still at an early stage in the delivery process, it is not possible at this time to give a date for completion.
