Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party)
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231. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the building works for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28249/24]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The building project for Setanta Special School is at Architectural Planning Stage 4 - Construction. Works commenced on site in June 2023 with an estimated completion timeframe of 18 months. However, due to unforeseen site issues at the outset, completion is now estimated at Quarter 2 of 2025. The Design Team and my Department's Planning and Building Unit are monitoring progress closely and every effort will be made to mitigate any further delay.

My Department officials will keep the school authority informed in relation to the completion date as the project progresses.

I can confirm that rental accommodation had been approved by my Department for one of the schools to which the Deputy refers. The rental company are due to connect the necessary utilities and carry out final checks before the accommodation can be used by the school. The school authorities are working with the accommodation provider on these matters and my officials have been informed that this is taking place imminently. This accommodation will then be available for the 24/25 school year.