Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2024
376. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education for an update on the status of a new school building (details supplied), and on the works required before commencement can take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44106/24]
View answerI wish to advise the deputy that approval has issued to the School Authority in question under the Additional School Accommodation scheme for the provision of 2 Mainstream Classrooms, 1 Special Education Tuition, 2 Special Educational Needs Classrooms, 1 Central Activities room, 1 Skills room and 1 Office under the Departments Modular Accommodation Framework.
The project is being delivered under the Department’s Devolved SEN Reconfiguration and Modular Accommodation programme. The use of the Department's Modular Accommodation Framework assists in ensuring lead in periods for procurement of modular accommodation are minimised to the greatest extent possible.
My Department has been advised by the School Authority that additional funding will be needed, the School Authority has yet to submit costs for same and advise that they are working closely with the relevant contractor. On receipt of this information my Department will consider the matter without delay as the Department is fully aware of the urgency in respect of this project and is committed to working with the School Authority to keep it updated on overall project delivery and timelines.
