Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The first school referred to by the Deputy was approved a project under my Department’s Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme to provide a 2 classroom SEN base.

This project has been devolved for delivery to the Cork ETB (CETB).

My Department are awaiting a stage 1 report submission from the CETB. Once received this will be reviewed and the outcome of the review will be communicated to the school authority.

In relation to the second project referred to by the Deputy, I can confirm that the school in question was approved under my Department’s Additional School Accommodation (ASA) scheme for the provision of 19 general classrooms, 3 science Labs, 1 art room, 1 home economics room, 5 SET rooms and a 2 classroom SEN base.

The project is also devolved to Cork ETB (CETB).

Phase one of this project is now nearing completion. In relation to phase 2, my Department has received a pre stage 1 report and held a phase 2 stage meeting with all relevant stakeholder, where additional information was requested. This has been received and my Department has agreed to the revised brief.

My Department will continue to engage with the ETB to progress this important project.