Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 June 2024
118. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education the current position of the additional building application for a school (details supplied), with consideration of the length of time this project has been in process; when she expects Department officials to decide on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26583/24]
View answerThe school referred to by the Deputy was approved to enter my department’s pipeline of school buildings for a project to provide 1 mainstream classroom and 1 SET room with a connecting corridor.
The project has been devolved for delivery to the school authority. A Stage 3 (tender report) has been received by my department which is currently being reviewed. 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 ASA program.
Upon completion of this review process my Department officials will communicate with the school authority regarding the next steps to advance this significant project.
