Niall Collins
Ceist:362. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if a recently approved school building project (details supplied) can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19437/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 30 April 2024
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Freagraí scríofa
I am pleased to advise the Deputy that this school was recently granted approval for the provision of two general classrooms and two SET rooms under my Department's Devolved SEN Reconfiguration and Modular Accommodation programme.
This Programme involves the use of Project Management supports which is designed to enable the accommodation to be provided as quickly as possible and help ease the administrative workload for school authorities in relation to the management and delivery of projects. The use of the Department’s Modular Accommodation Framework also assists in ensuring lead in periods for procurement of modular accommodation are minimised to the greatest extent possible. To date, this has worked very well in the education sector and has seen delivery of large scale, high quality modular accommodation to meet the needs of children, particularly those with special educational needs.
However, the overall construction sector environment is challenging and the Department and the Project Management company are doing everything possible to ensure that modular accommodation is delivered as quickly as possible. My Department is fully aware of the urgency in respect of same and will be working with the School Authority, as Client, to keep it updated on overall project delivery and timelines.