Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 March 2026
258. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports her Department is providing for a school (details supplied) as it undertakes the movement of the entire school from its current temporary location back to its permanent building between Wednesday 29 April 2026 and Friday 8 May 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23273/26]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that a new 24- classroom primary school was built in the Dublin 15 area which was to be used in the first instance as decant accommodation for Tyrellstown ETNS and St Lukes National School while they are being remediated.
Following completion of remediation works in Tyrellstown ETNS, the plan was for the school to relocate to their own school at which stage St Lukes National School would then be decanted to Hollywoodrath.
I am pleased to confirm that the remediation and upgrade works are due to be completed in Tyrellstown ETNS by 24th April 2026. The temporary closure of the school during term time is necessary to facilitate its relocation back to its permanent accommodation.
In order to ensure a safe and orderly transition, the ETNS school will close for a short period of a few days. This will allow staff sufficient time to move materials, unpack resources, and properly set up classrooms to ensure that teaching and learning can resume without disruption.
The physical move is being managed on-site by the project managers and contractors overseeing the remediation works in conjunction with the school staff. My department is providing oversight and support to ensure the transition is delivered in a coordinated and effective manner, with minimal disruption to the operation of the school.
I appreciate that any closure during term time can be inconvenient, however, this brief period is necessary to support the delivery of improved facilities for both school communities.
