James O'Connor
Ceist:84. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education for an update on a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3655/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 6 February 2025
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The school referred to by the Deputy was approved to enter the Department’s pipeline of school buildings for a project to provide 9 General classrooms, 4 SET rooms, 1 Music room, 1 DCG room, 1 Science lab with Preparation area, 1 Art room, 1 Project store and a 3 Classroom Special Education Needs (SEN) base under the Additional Schools Accommodation scheme. The project was devolved for delivery to the school authority.
I can confirm that this project received my departments approval to go to Stage 2a (detailed design) of the architectural planning design process in September 2024. The Department understands from recent correspondence that the design team is currently developing the Stage 2a report for submission to my Department. This Stage 2a process must be completed before a planning application for the project can be lodged.
Once the Stage 2a report is received and its review concluded my department will be in contact directly with the school authority to advise how best to progress this important project.