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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: It is vital that we provide many forms of transport for people through public and private operators, through buses, the Luas, BusConnects and as many different ways as possible, including the expansion of our rail lines. I am not familiar with the specific route mentioned by the Deputy, but similar to the question from Deputy Devlin, I will endeavour to ask our Minister to see if there is...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: I wish the Deputy well and congratulate him on his appointment. I am aware of this issue. It was raised with me when I was in the constituency during the election campaign. My understanding is that this is very much on the agenda for Uisce Éireann and that work is under way and engagement is happening with stakeholders. The commitment I mentioned is that we will increase and expand...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: This Government is committed to making sure we invest in our roads. That does not just mean maintenance and expansion but also making sure the roads that are committed to on our list are continued, progressed and finalised. In addition, with the review of the NDP, there is potential for new projects to be part of that expansion and list. I am not familiar with the stages and timelines for...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: As a Deputy in a constituency that has three motorways, I am well aware of the burden that tolls place on people who are commuting to work on a daily basis. There is an overriding objective for all of us to try to ensure that we reduce the costs for people who are travelling to work. At the same time, we need to make sure that we are continuing to invest in our roads and infrastructure. I...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: I also acknowledge the fantastic work of Local Link and the vital role it plays in our rural communities in particular. Unfortunately, I do not know the route the Deputy referenced but I will certainly raise this with the Minister for Transport and ask him to come back directly to him.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: While I am not aware of the exact investment that was allocated in recent weeks, investment in road maintenance and expansion has increased across the board. It is important that this continues to increase and that every local authority gets its fair share. Speed is the number one killer. It is very important that we maintain our roads, which play a key role in keeping people safe. We...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy for his question. In the past four years, almost €6 billion has been spent on capital investment in education. This includes opening new schools, expanding existing schools and using modular buildings where required. This is in response to the demand that exists and the increasing numbers of students going into primary and post-primary schools. We are committed...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy and congratulate her on her election to the Dáil. Dunboyne College has expanded in recent years and provides an outstanding education to many in County Meath and the surrounding counties. Work has been under way to acquire a new site and that is progressing. Work is under way in the Department to make sure that the new build can be delivered as quickly as possible....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: I will ensure that this scheme is raised directly with the Minister. I repeat that it is a priority for the Government to make sure that we invest significantly in Uisce Éireann and its capacity to be able to do more work. We want to address as quickly as possible the challenges mentioned by the Deputy. We want to ensure that funding can be invested into communities that are...

Energy Poverty Reduction (Use of Surplus Renewable Energy) Bill 2025: First Stage (20 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: No, it is not.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Investigations (18 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: The Government has accepted the recommendation to establish a Commission of Investigation which is the principal recommendation of the Report of the Scoping Inquiry into Historical Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools Run by Religious Orders. The Report of the Scoping Inquiry made a number of further recommendations, including that consideration be given by Government to establishing a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (18 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: There are 21 DEIS Primary schools in County Sligo. School Name County St Edwards N S Ballytivnan Sligo Sligo Project School Abbey Quarter Sligo SCOIL EOIN NAOFA Temple Street Sligo OUR LADY OF MERCY N S Pearse Road ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: The project referred to by the Deputy is a large scale building project comprising of a 25 class primary school with 8 classrooms for children with special educational needs. Works will be carried out on a phased basis. The project is at Architectural planning Stage 4 - Construction. Works are due to complete in Q2 2027.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: The project brief at the school referred to by the deputy was a new three storey Classroom Block extension, together with major renovations to existing 1939 Building, 2000 Building and PE Hall at existing Waterpark College. The large scale capital project is at Architectural planning Stage 4 - Construction. Works are due to complete in Q1 2025.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: The project brief for the school referred to by the deputy is a new build 12 classroom school building at St Brigid's and a 4 classroom extension and refurbishment at the St Anthony’s building. The large scale capital project is at Architectural Planning Stage 4 - Construction. Works commenced on site in quarter 3 2024, with an expected contract duration of 26 months.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: The project referred to by the Deputy is devolved to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) for delivery as part of a programme of school building projects. The project will deliver a new purpose-built, 14 classroom school for pupils with special educational needs. The project commenced on site in quarter 4 of 2023 and pending no issues or delays, it is estimated to be completed...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently at Stage 3, Tender Action & Award. The brief for this project is to provide a new 12 classroom school plus accommodation for pupils with special educational needs and the demolition of the existing buildings at the current school site. The Design Team had submitted the tender report to my Department in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently at Stage 3, Tender Action & Award. The brief for this project is the development of a new 17 classroom school with accommodation for pupils with special educational needs, and the demolition of the existing buildings at the current school site. The Design Team submitted their tender report to my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: Since 2020, my department has invested over €5.7 billion in our schools throughout the country, involving the completion of over 1,150 school building projects and with construction currently underway at approximately 300 other projects, which includes new school buildings some of which are being delivered in phases. These 300 projects currently at construction involve a total State...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Feb 2025)

Helen McEntee: The school referred to by the Deputy was approved to enter the departments pipeline of school buildings for a project to provide the removal of existing prefabricated buildings and replacement with a two-storey extension consisting of 3 mainstream classrooms, 7 SET resource rooms and 3 classroom base SEN unit and all associated facilities and site services. The project has been devolved to...