Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 February 2025
135. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education for an update on the progression of matters regarding the sign off on temporary accommodation for a school (details supplied) in order for the school to accommodate additional students due to the school being oversubscribed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8343/25]
View answer163. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education the status of the temporary accommodation units from one school to another (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8611/25]
View answer164. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education if additional accommodation will be provided for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8612/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 135, 163 and 164 together.
My Department is in the process of arranging interim accommodation for the school referred to by the Deputy in order to facilitate the school's immediate requirements pending delivery of their major building project. My officials are aware of the urgency associated with this accommodation and are working closely with the school authority and its design team to ensure the project is expediated.
The Department can also confirm that the school's major project which is devolved to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board is currently at stage 2b of the architectural planning process. This stage allows for detailed design/planning, obtaining the necessary statutory permissions and preparation of tender documents.
The planning application was lodged in quarter 1 2024. A Request for Further Information (RFI) was subsequently received. The Design Team has submitted a response to the RFI and subject to any further issues arising during the planning process, the project will proceed to tender and construction in due course.
