Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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486. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the progress of a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12580/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The project to which the Deputy refers has been devolved to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) for delivery as part of a programme of school building projects.

This school is in the bundle referred to as ‘Project Dargle’. The NDFA is currently preparing for the appointment of a Design Team in respect of this bundle of projects.

At this early stage, it is not possible to provide a timeline for completion of the project; the NDFA will be engaging directly with the school authority to keep it informed of progress.

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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487. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12583/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm to the Deputy that the school referred to has been approved for a project under my Department's Additional Accommodation Scheme 2015. This project will provide for two mainstream classrooms with en-suite, and one WC for assisted users. My Department has also agreed to incorporate a summer works project for an upgrade to the waste water treatment system and the school playground.

The Deputy will be aware that my Department had previously advised that this school was approved to go to Tender. Following this decision, the school confirmed that there were numerous conditions of planning that had not been costed. The school were requested to submit a Stage 2b report with a revised cost plan for assessment. My Department is currently awaiting this documentation which the school has advised will be submitted in the coming weeks.