Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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339. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the planning and architectural process on the planned expansion of a school (details supplied); the details of the accommodation and facilities that are to be encompassed as part of these plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36048/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The project to which the Deputy refers is to refurbish and provide a five-classroom extension and associated ancillary accommodation.

The Stage 2b Detailed Design Report was submitted to my Department by the Board of Management and its Design Team. Following receipt of the Stage 2b submission requests for further information were issued to the Design Team through the Board of Management of the school. Additional information has recently been received and is currently being reviewed in the Department.

As soon as the review has been completed the Department will revert to the Board of Management with regard to the further progression of the project at that time.

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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340. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the planning and architectural process on the planned expansion of a school (details supplied); the details of the accommodation and facilities that are to be encompassed as part of these plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36049/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The project to which the Deputy refers is to provide a new school with two Early Intervention/pre-school Classrooms, six Mild Moderate Classrooms, nine ASD Classrooms, three Severe and Profound Classrooms and associated ancillary accommodation.

The project has reached an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2b, which involves securing the statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents.  The Design Team is currently working on completing the Stage 2b submission.

When the Stage 2(b) submission has been submitted and approved, my Department will revert to the Board of Management at that time with regard to the further progression of the project to tender and construction.

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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341. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the planning and architectural process on the planned expansion of a school (details supplied); the details of the accommodation and facilities that are to be encompassed as part of these plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36050/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at Stage 2(a) of the Architectural Planning process, the Developed Design Stage.

The brief for this project will provide an extension and refurbishment for a 24 classroom school with teaching accommodation for 11.5 Special Education Teachers.

A brief change request was received from the Board of Management, encompassing a number of amendments to the agreed Stage 1 initial design. Included in this request is an increase in floor area, alterations to the roof design, updating of the road and changes to the car park layout. This change request is currently under review and my Department will revert to the Board of Management once the review is complete.

Upon the successful completion of Stage 2(a) the project will then be authorised to progress to complete Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, which includes the applications for statutory approvals and the preparation of Tender Documents.

The project is included on my Department's six-year Capital Programme 2016 – 2021.

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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342. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the planning and architectural process on the planned expansion of a school (details supplied); the details of the accommodation and facilities that are to be encompassed as part of these plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36051/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, a building project to deliver a major extension for the school referred to is included on my Department's six-year construction programme.

It is my Department's intention to undertake a site visit to the school in the context of initiating the architectural planning process for the project and my Department will be in contact with the school in due course in that regard.

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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343. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress made on the planning and architectural process made on a planned expansion of a school (details supplied); the details of the accommodation and facilities that are to be encompassed as part of these plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36052/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The project to which the Deputy refers is to provide an eight classroom extension and general refurbishment, with provision for a new General Purpose room and additional play area.

The project has reached an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2b, which involves securing the statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents.  The Design Team is currently working on completing the Stage 2b submission.

When the Stage 2(b) submission has been submitted and approved, my Department will revert to the Board of Management at that time with regard to the further progression of the project to tender and construction.