Réada Cronin (Kildare North, Sinn Fein)
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247. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an update will be published for parents on the status of developments for a school (details supplied) given the appointment of a consultant architect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49025/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has approved funding to the patron of the school in question to undertake refurbishment works in the property to facilitate the school's access to additional specialist accommodation. This accommodation includes science, woodwork and home economics rooms. The delivery of the project has been devolved to the patron for delivery. The patron has advised my Department that a consultant has been procured to oversee this project with the scope of works agreed and the patron is currently in the process of obtaining quotes to carry out the works and determine the schedule.

My Department has given approval to the Patron to appoint a consultant to undertake an Options Study of the proposed property to meet the school's permanent accommodation needs. This Study, when available, will be used as a basis for determining the necessary refurbishment works required to the property.