Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
527. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education for an update on timings for the new special class in a school (details supplied) as children and staff are currently using an inappropriate space in the school building.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46623/24]
View answerThe school to which the deputy refers was granted approval for reconfiguration works to existing accommodation to provide a Special Education Needs classroom and the refurbishment of current Special Education ancillary accommodation under the Department's?SEN Reconfiguration?programme. This programme?involves the use of Project Management supports which is designed to enable the accommodation to be provided as quickly as possible and help ease the administrative workload for school authorities in relation to the management and delivery of projects. The use of the Department’s Term?Maintenance?Framework also assists in ensuring lead in periods for procurement of?contractors?are minimised to the greatest extent possible.
This project reached substantial completion in November 2024 which allows the School Authority to occupy the necessary accommodation. The School Authority?has also received?90% of approved funding to date with a Final Account expected shortly for consideration.
