Written answers

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Department of Education and Skills

Schools Building Projects

Photo of Seán Ó FearghaílSeán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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579. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when construction is likely to commence on a new school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1069/25]

Photo of Norma FoleyNorma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is being delivered as part of my Department's ADAPT Programme.

The Design Team lodged the application for planning permission for the preferred design option with the Local Authority in October 2023. The Design Team subsequently received a substantial Request for Further Information (RFI) from the Local Authority in respect of the planning application. Following the Design Teams RFI response to the Local Authority, the Design Team received the Local Authority’s initial decision to grant planning permission, with conditions, on 09 October 2024.

The initial grant of planning decision has since been appealed to An Bord Pleanála. A decision is awaited.

This project is a priority for my Department but until all statutory applications have been secured, it will not be possible to provide an estimated on site date.

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