Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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426. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when construction works will commence on schools (details supplied). [14004/24]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The projects to which the Deputy refers have been devolved to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) for delivery as part of a programme of school building projects.

The projects are currently at Stage 2b of the architectural process. The planning applications were lodged with Westmeath County Council and full grants of planning permission have been received for Castlepollard Community College and Moate Community College. An initial grant of planning has been received for St Joseph’s Secondary School and a final grant of planning is expected soon.

When Stage 2b has been finalised and approved, the next stage is tendering for a contractor and then onwards to construction in due course.

While at this early stage it is not possible to provide a timeline for completion of the projects, the NDFA will be engaging directly with the school authorities to keep them informed of progress.