Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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150. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the process and progress on the extension for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28282/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The building project referred to by the Deputy is for an extension and refurbishment to bring the school up to a 12-classroom school incorporating a 3-class Special Needs Unit (SNU).

The project has recently commenced the Design Team and Project Supervisor of the Design Process (PSDP) appointment procedure whereby an Architect, Civil & Structural Engineer, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, a Quantity Surveyor and a PSDP will be appointed. This appointment process will be complete in the coming week. 

On completion of the Design Team appointment, the Design Team will commence Stage 1 of Architectural Planning which consists of - Site Suitability, Site Report and Initial Sketch Scheme. The school is involved in the appointment process and was represented in conducting a marking exercise with Department officials on 13^thJune 2018.