Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026
373. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the modular accommodation project for the second special class in a school (details supplied) in Durrow; the reason the design was not approved until 21 April 2026 despite the project commencing in mid-2025; the expected on-site commencement and operational dates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32275/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm to the Deputy that project managers were appointed to the school in December 2025. The Project managers carried out a viability report on the proposed brief of accommodation which was received for discussion with the department’s technical team later the same month. Following these discussions the viability report was further amended and eventually issued to the school mid February 2026 for agreement. Agreement to the brief was received from the school shortly after and the project progressed to the department’s modular delivery team on March 4th 2026.
Following a recent meeting between the Project Manager and the School, the Project Managers are reviewing options and floor plans to meet the schools’ requirements. The Department and its Project Manager are working closely with the principal to ensure that this project gets delivered as quickly as possible.
