Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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286. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that her Department’s website is updated to accurately reflect the current stage of the building process for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4310/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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There are 5 core stages involved in the delivery of a school building project. These stages are reflective of the Capital Works Management Framework and the Government’s Infrastructure Guidelines. The stages range from Preliminary Design right through to completion and handover.

The large scale capital project referred to by the Deputy for the provision of a new 600 pupil school and ancillary accommodation was approved by my Department to proceed to Architectural Planning Stage 3 – Tender Action and Award.

Whilst at this stage a new grant of planning was received in December 2023, with a number of conditions attached. The design team are currently examining the implications of these conditions along with reviewing technical design information in relation to statutory and current technical design guidance.

The large scale capital project remains a priority for delivery and my department officials will be in contact with the school authority as soon as the Design Team complete their review.

My Department remains engaged throughout with the Patron DDLETB.