Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The project to which the Deputy refers has been devolved for delivery to the school authority.

The brief for this project includes an extension to the existing school buildings, as defined in the schedules of accommodation, decanting if required, necessary to satisfactorily develop the post primary school on its existing site.

The Stage 2b report has been received and is currently under review in my Department. The review is nearing completion and my Department will revert to the school authority directly on the outcome and the next steps to progress this project.

Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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249. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills at what stage is the planned construction of a school (details supplied); when she expects this development to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53632/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The project to which the Deputy refers has been devolved for delivery to the Central Remedial Clinic. The brief includes both the development of a new school building for pupils with special educational needs and a clinical services building. The delivery body has appointed a design team to manage the progression of the project.

The project is currently at Stage 2a (detailed design) of the architectural planning design process. Once the Stage 2a Report is received from the delivery body, my Department's professional and technical officials will review this and share their advice and recommendations with the school authority. Thereafter, the next stage of the process involves obtaining of the necessary statutory approvals, preparation of procurement documents for tendering and construction in due course.

As the project is at an early stage in the delivery process, it is not possible at this time to give a date for its completion. However the Central Remedial Clinic as the delivery body, will continue to engage directly with the school community to keep it fully informed of progress.