School Accommodation

Thursday, 20 June 2024

Questions (126)

Niall Collins

Question:

126. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if additional funding can be allocated to a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26637/24]

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Written answers

The school referred to by the Deputy was approved to enter my Department’s pipeline of school buildings for a project to provide 1 Classroom SEN Base and 1 SET room under the 2019 Additional School Accommodation Scheme.

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, current market costs along with any additional costs will form part of this review process.

Upon completion of this review process my Department officials will communicate with the school authority regarding the next steps to advance this significant project.