Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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302. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when refurbishment works at a school (details supplied) will be completed [2942/24]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The project to which the Deputy refers has been devolved to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) for delivery as part of a programme of school building projects. This school is part of the bundle known as ‘Project Nore’

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the project is at Stage 4 of the delivery process, and construction commenced in Q4, 2023.

At this early stage of construction, it is not possible to provide a timeline for completion of the project; the NDFA will be engaging directly with relevant school authorities to keep them informed of progress.

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The large scale capital project at the school is for the provision of a new 600 pupil school and ancillary accommodation. The project is at Architectural Planning Stage 3 – Tender Action and Award.

The original grant of planning expired in December 2022, but due to changes to the Planning Acts in September 2021, it was no longer possible to apply for an extension to the planning permission for the main building project and a new application was required. The new planning permission application was lodged, and subsequently granted in December 2023, with a number of conditions attached.

The Design Team are examining the implications of these conditions.

My Department officials will be in contact with the School authority when the Design Team complete their review.