Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2026
80. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on a school building project (details supplied) given the current building no longer being fit-for-purpose; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53898/26]
View answerThe major project for the school referred to by the Deputy is now at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning - Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, which includes the application for statutory approvals, which have been secured, and the preparation of tender documents.
The stage 2(b) submission has been reviewed by Department officials and comments have issued to the Design Team. My Department is currently awaiting the Design Team's clarifications. Once the stage 2(b) submission clarifications are received, my Department will review the additional information.
Since 2020, the Department of Education has provided €429.43 million in capital funding for Kildare schools. Over this period, a total of 56 schools have been upgraded either through provision of a new school building, a large-scale extension or provision of modular accommodation. 12 school projects to go to tender or construction in 2026 and 2027 were included in the NDP Implementation Plan. There are currently 16 school projects in Kildare under construction.
This summer, 5 schools?are approved to?undergo works as part of the Climate Action Summer Works Scheme.
In addition, since 2020 a total of 96 special classes have been sanctioned in Kildare, of which 33 were sanctioned for September 2026.
