Joe Flaherty (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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338. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the approved new build autism spectrum disorder, ASD, unit to include two classrooms and ancillary services at a school (details supplied) in Longford town. [58781/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The school to which the Deputy refers was approved funding under my Additional Accommodation Scheme to build a two classroom SEN base. This project has been devolved to Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB) for delivery.

I can confirm that my Department has received a Stage 1/2A report for the project. This report is currently being reviewed by officials in my Department. A decision will be conveyed to the school authority as soon as this review has been completed.

Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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339. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans for the location in which a school (details supplied) will be located at the start of the 2022-2023 academic year given that in 2019 the school was informed they would remain at the current location for three years but have not been given further information thereafter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58782/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to confirm that my Department is in advanced discussions with a property-owner with respect to the permanent location for the school, with a view to progressing a new school building project on the site. The proposed arrangements for the location of the school for the 2022/23 academic year will be made known to the school authority as soon as it is possible to do so.

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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Both schools referred to by the Deputy are at an advanced stage of the tender process.

With regard to Little Angels School Letterkenny, a recommended bidder has been identified and they are currently putting measures in place to comply with the requirements of the Letter of Intent. When they are received, and subject to no issues arising, works will commence on site with a completion timeframe of approximately 20 months.

With regard to Scoil Iosagain Buncrana, a recommended bidder has been identified. The Design Team will prepare a supplementary tender report, in accordance with the requirements of the letter of intent. When that report is received and subject to no issues arising, works could commence on site in Quarter 1 of 2022 with a completion timeframe of approximately 27 months.