Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 November 2017
132. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reasons his officials have not yet communicated with the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare as to whether the school is to be a totally new-build school project or a refurbishment project; when the position will be clarified; when a design team will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50838/17]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, a building project for the school referred to is included in my Department's 6 Year Construction Programme.
A site visit to the school has since been undertaken by my Department which involved an assessment of the school building. The outcome of the visit is currently being considered and this will assist in determining how the accommodation needs of the school will be addressed. This includes the formulation of the accommodation brief i.e. defining the extent of extension / refurbishment to be provided. My Department has been liaising with the school’s Patron in this regard. When the brief formulation process has been completed, my Department will be in further contact with the Patron in relation to the next steps to be taken to initiate the architectural planning process for the project.
