Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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637. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on a new school project (details supplied); the timeframe for when this project will move to stage2B; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1428/24]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The project to which the Deputy refers was approved a project under my Department’s Additional School Accommodation (ASA) scheme to provide the following - 8 general classrooms, 4 SET rooms, 1 music room, 1 textiles room, 1 art room, 1 project store, 1 multimedia room, 2 science labs /1 prep area, 1 library and 1 GP/dining room.

The project was devolved for delivery to the school authority. I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the Stage 2a report submitted on behalf of the school's Design Team, is currently under review. Once this review is completed the outcome will be communicated to the school authority directly.

At this early design stage of the project, it is not possible to provide a detailed timeline for delivery. The Department will assist school authorities in any way possible to deliver this much needed project.

Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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638. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when her Department expects the refurbishment works at a school (details supplied) will be completed; and the estimated cost for these works. [1464/24]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The school to which the Deputy refers is part of a campus project to build a 10 classroom primary school on campus with another school. The project Brief is for a 10 Classroom Special School, a 12 classroom Special School, a clinic, activity rooms, assembly hall/general purpose room, playgrounds and sensory gardens.

The project is at Architectural Planning Stage 4 – Construction and commenced on site in June 2023 with a completion timeframe of 18 months. However, due to unforeseen issues at commencement on site, the estimated completion is Quarter 2 of 2025.