Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Gannon for raising this very important matter for his community. It provides me with an opportunity to outline on behalf of the Minister for Education, who is unable to attend this evening, the current position on the major building project for Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square. The project is included in the Department of Education's construction programme, which will be delivered under the national development plan as part of the 2040 framework. The Department of Education's planning and building unit is assessing its work programme and priorities for 2023 in the context of overall requirements and available funding. The most immediate priorities are to cater for September 2023 requirements. I reassure Deputy Gannon and the Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire community that the school building projects on hold due to capital funding pressures will be progressed and delivered. It is a question of timing. We understand the urgency with this matter and other projects, and our aim is to get them progressed and delivered as quickly as possible. The Department will provide an update to the school authorities when there is further clarity on the progression of this significant project.

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