Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2023
317. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 160 of 4 May 2023, if it is anticipated that these classrooms will be available to meet September 2023 enrolment; her views on the concerns raised by the school regarding modular accommodation as opposed to permanent classroom structures as required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22519/23]
View answerI am pleased to advise the Deputy that approval, under the Additional School Accommodation scheme, has issued to the school in question for the provision of two general classrooms, two Special Education Tuition rooms and one Special Education Needs Base.
The project is being delivered under the Department’s Devolved SEN Reconfiguration and Modular Accommodation programme. This approach supports accelerated delivery of the accommodation and maximises assistance to the school for this brief, the project will be delivered from the Department’s Procurement Frameworks. A Project Management company will be appointed, from the Department’s Framework, to design and tender the project. This consultant will lead the project through the various stages of planning process and construction. The School Authority has overall responsibility for delivery of the project.
Officials from my Department have spoken to the school Principal recently and have reached agreement to proceed with Modular delivery at this school.
