Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2025
458. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Education the status of a new school building project (details supplied); when the school will receive written confirmation of approved design; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2811/25]
View answerThe school to which the Deputy refers was approved to enter the department’s pipeline for a project under the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme. The project will provide 1 Technology & Prep area and a 3 classroom SEN base. The project was devolved to the school authority for delivery.
A stage 1 report was received in Q3 2024, this was reviewed by the Department and a resubmission of the stage 1 report was required. A revised stage 1 report was received in December 2024.
The project remains under careful review from a technical and cost perspective as we are committed to a thorough evaluation to ensure compliance with costs, procedural standards, and the project scope. It is not possible to estimate the duration of this review however my department will endeavour to review as early as possible.
Once the Stage 1 report review is concluded my department will be in touch with the school authority on how best to progress this important project.
