Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
755. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the permanent extension for a school (details supplied); if her Department is committed to delivering this project; the timeline for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39129/23]
View answerThe School project to which the Deputy refers has been approved funding under the Additional Schools Accommodation (ASA) Scheme to provide –1x General classroom, 1x Music room, 1x Textiles room, 1x Art room, 1x Graphics room, 1x Multimedia room, 1x Science lab, 1x Science Preparation area, 2x Technology and shared Preparation area, and a 3 Classroom Special Education Needs base. Delivery of this project has been devolved to the school authority.
A design team was appointed and a design stage report from this team is currently under review by my Department officials. The recommendations from this review will be communicated to the School Authority in order to progress the project. At this early stage, it is not possible to provide a date for completion of the project.
In order to meet the immediate requirements of the school for the current school year, I am pleased to advise the Deputy that additional approval under the ASA scheme was provided for the provision of four general classrooms. The project is being delivered under the Department’s Devolved SEN Reconfiguration and Modular Accommodation programme assisted by a project manager and this project has reached practical completion.
