Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2025
358. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education for an update on progress to provide a school (details supplied) with a permanent site and build; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6008/25]
View answerThe project referred to by the Deputy is devolved for delivery to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) as part of a programme of school building projects.
The brief includes the development of a 16-classroom primary school, 4 class Special Education Needs (SEN) unit, general purpose room and various ancillary accommodation.
The project is currently at Stage 1.
In November 2024 a Stage 1 meeting took place. Additional information was requested from the Design Team to address queries raised. Once this information is received, reviewed, and approved by my Department, the project will progress to Stage 2a, the developed design stage.
As the project is at an early stage in the delivery process, it is not possible at this time to give a date for its completion.
However, the NDFA are engaging directly with the school authority to keep it informed of progress.
The current status of all projects is listed on a county-by-county basis at www.gov.ie. and this is updated on a regular basis to reflect project progress through the various stages of capital appraisal, site acquisition, design, tender and construction.
