Niamh Smyth
Question:150. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update regarding a school extension (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55647/25]
View answerWednesday, 15 October 2025
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The school referred by the Deputy was approved to enter the Department’s pipeline of school buildings under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme for a project to provide 1 mainstream classroom. The project has been devolved for delivery to the school authority.
The project is currently at Stage 1, and my Department has been engaging with the school regarding outstanding documentation. Upon receipt, this will be assessed from both technical and cost perspectives in line with the Public Spending Code. All projects, including this one, are subject to the due diligence outlined in the Public Infrastructure Guidelines. Managing timing, scope, and cost is essential to maintaining budgetary control across the programme.
The school has requested to progress to the Tender stage; however, the Department has not approved advancement beyond Stage 1/2a (preliminary design). We have recently communicated with the school regarding this matter.
Once this issue is clarified and reviewed, the Department will provide direct guidance to the school authority on the appropriate next steps for progressing this important project.