Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Question:616. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education if a build programme for a school (details supplied) is back on track; and the indicative timeframes for all works to be completed. [18290/23]
View answerTuesday, 18 April 2023
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On 5th April 2023, my Department advised that agreement has been reached to facilitate the progression of the school building programme.
I want to assure you that our team are working extremely hard to ensure that schools are built as quickly as possible so that children and young people have access to a physical environment where they can receive a high standard of education and feel safe, valued and nurtured. My Department has a strong track record of delivery with over 180 projects delivered last year notwithstanding the high levels of construction inflation. There are circa. 300 school building projects currently at construction which includes 40 new school buildings and 260 projects at existing schools.
The permanent school building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is a campus project which is being delivered under my Department's Design and Build programme and is expected to proceed to tender imminently.
My Department will continue to liaise with the school and their Patron Body in relation to the interim accommodation needs pending delivery of their permanent accommodation.