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 along with reviewing technical design information in relation to statutory and current technical design guidance.

My Department’s planning and building unit is currently assessing its work programme and priorities for 2024 in the context of overall requirements. The large scale capital project remains a priority for delivery.

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