Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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288. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the progress of a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21394/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The school to which the Deputy refers was approved funding under the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme to provide the following accommodation: 6 General Classrooms (5 Prefab replacement) 1 x WC for assisted Users, 2 Science Labs + shared Prep area, 1 computer Lab, 1 Technology room & prep area, 1 Home Economics room, toilets, lockers, circulation, stairs and 2 class SEN base. This project has been devolved to the school's Board of Management for delivery.

A Stage 1 Report was submitted for review in the Department by the school and its Design Team. Approval to proceed to Stage 2a, providing that the points raised in the Department's Review Report were addressed by the appointed school’s Design Team, was given in Quarter 1 of this year.

As the project has been devolved to the school, it is now a matter for the Board of Management and its Design Team to advance this project in that context.

Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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289. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will support a project (details supplied). [21403/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy will be delivered under my Department's ADAPT Programme.The ADAPT Programme uses a professional external Project Manager to co-ordinate and drive the Design Team to achieve the best possible timeframe for the project through the stages of Architectural Planning to Tender and Construction.The tender process to appoint the Design Team for this major project is currently underway.

The Project Manager is in contact with the school authorities in relation to the appointment of the Design Team, which is anticipated to be completed in Quarter 2 of 2023. Upon appointment, the Design Team will proceed to the initial stage of Architectural Planning, Stage 1 – Preliminary Design, where the Design Team will assess the site and prepare their initial sketch schemes. A preferred design option, including the scope and extent of works to be carried out will be established during this early stage. Until the project design is at a stage where statutory approvals, planning permission, etc are secured by the Design Tea, it will not be possible to provide an estimated onsite date.