James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the expected timelines for both the commencement and duration of construction on the building of a school (details supplied); the alternative accommodation plans that are being put in place while this construction begins; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24990/22]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The permanent accommodation for the school referred to by the Deputy is being delivered under my Department’s Design and Build Programme which uses a professional external Project Management team to progress the project through the stages of architectural planning, tendering and construction.

It is intended that the project for the school referred to by the Deputy will be included in the next bundle of projects to proceed to tender later this year. It is anticipated that the project will commence on site in early 2023 and will take 70weeks to complete once construction starts.

My Department continues to liaise with the school's patron body in relation to the school’s interim accommodation needs. It is intended that the school will move to suitable interim accommodation on the permanent site for the 2023/24 school year, pending delivery of the permanent accommodation for the school.