Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for delays in commencing the building of a new school (details supplied); if she will ensure that the project can move to stage 3 immediately; and if she will commit to a timeline for the completion of the new school. [23612/24]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy has completed Stage 2(b) of the architectural design process.

Stage 2(b) involves detailed design and the preparation of tender documentation.

The next stage, subject to relevant Stage 2(b) approvals, will be Stage 3, tender stage.

Projects are subject to relevant due diligence by my Department at each stage in the process, within the context of overall programme and budgetary parameters.

In late March, following a review of National Development Plan allocations, the Government approved medium term capital allocations for the Department of Education for the period to 2026.

My Department’s Planning and Building Unit is now reviewing its programme plans in the context of those recently confirmed allocations.

My Department will keep the school authorities updated on progress and next steps.