Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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504. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current position with regard to the proposed new special school to replace schools (details supplied); the projected timelines on commencement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18289/22]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The joint building project for the two schools referred to by the Deputy is included in my Department’s Construction Programme which is being delivered under the National Development Plan.

This project is currently at an early stage of Architectural Planning, Stage 1 – Assessment of Site, Site Investigations and Initial Sketch Scheme.

The Design Team had recently submitted a Stage 1 Report to my Department.

Upon review, my Department have requested the Design Team to submit a revised Stage 1 submission based on the original brief and schedule of accommodation.

Upon receipt, review and approval, the project can then be progressed to Stage 2(a) – Developed Design, where the design can be developed to a stage where the project is fully cost planned and can be prepared to lodge for statutory approvals.

Until statutory approvals have been granted, it will not be possible to predict a commencement on site date.