Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2022
100. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update regarding the significant delay in providing an extension for a school (details supplied); the actions that are being taken to address this delay particularly with regard to planning permission; when work on the extension will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18435/22]
View answerThe major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning - Stage 2(b) which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents.
A Brief Change request had been approved in principle by my Department and a Brief Change report was submitted by the school and its Design Team, which is currently with the Department for review and approval.
Due to proposals from the Local Authority to alter the road and access layouts at the school site, and the recent increase in Brief to 16 classrooms, a new Planning Application will be required.
When planning permission has been secured and work on necessary revisions to the Stage 2(b) documentation has been completed a revised Stage 2(b) report will be submitted to my Department for review.
Upon receipt and review of this revised report my Department will be in contact with the school regarding the further progression of the project.
