Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The project to which the Deputy refers is devolved for delivery to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB).

The large scale project provides for an extension to the existing school, the demolition of a section of the building and the refurbishment of some of the existing buildings. In April 2023, the Department approved a submission from the school authority to increase the original brief in the context of a significant increase in projected new enrolments in the area. This allowed for a project to cater for a 1,000 pupil school plus 6 special education needs classes.

A planning application was submitted to Wicklow County Council on 2nd October 2023 and a decision is expected towards the end of November 2023. KWETB will submit the stage 2B Report for review once the necessary statutory planning permission has been obtained.

At this stage, it is not possible to provide a timeline for completion of the project. KWETB will be engaging directly with the school authority to keep it informed of progress.