Special Educational Needs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Ceisteanna (314)

Matt Carthy

Ceist:

314. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 474 of 17 January 2023, the current status regarding the proposed permanent extension at a school (details supplied) to comprise of a three-classroom SEN base, five additional classrooms, two special education tuition rooms, one music room, one textiles room, one science laboratory and preparation room, associated circulation and WC and ancillary areas; if she will expedite the process to ensure that works commence without delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19127/24]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education

I can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy was approved under the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme to enter my Department’s pipeline of school buildings.  The school authority is being assisted by Cavan and Monaghan ETB (CMETB) in the delivery of this project.

 A Stage 2A Addendum report has been submitted and is currently being reviewed from both a technical and cost perspective in accordance with the requirements of the Public Spending Code.  All projects, including this one, will undergo the necessary due diligence outlined in the public Infrastructure Guidelines.  Managing timing, scope, and cost is crucial to staying within budgetary limits for the overall program.

The Department will be in contact with Cavan and Monaghan ETB and the school directly once this review has been completed.