Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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318. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether she is aware of issues with a new secondary school building in Blarney that is causing traffic chaos; what actions have been taken to mitigate this pending the completion of the staff car park; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42480/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The large scale capital project at the school referred to by the Deputy reached substantial completion in August 2023. The project brief was for a new school building on the existing site to accommodate 1,200 pupils and accommodation, including 4 classrooms, for children with special educational needs.

The current site works could only commence once the new school building was fully occupied, the temporary accommodation was removed from site and the old school building was demolished. Works are progressing well and it is anticipated that full completion can be achieved in Q4 2023.