Aidan Farrelly (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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382. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a timeline for the transfer of modular units from one school to another in Kildare (details supplied). [6314/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The project to which the Deputy refers is a Major Devolved project and has been devolved for delivery to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB).

It is currently at Stage 2b of the architectural process, which allows for detailed design/planning, obtaining the necessary statutory permissions and the preparation of tender documents.

The planning application was lodged in quarter 1 2024. A Request for Further Information (RFI) was subsequently received. The Design Team has submitted a response to the RFI and subject to any further issues arising during the planning process, the project will proceed to tender and construction in due course.

The Department is arranging additional interim accommodation to facilitate the school’s immediate requirements pending the delivery of the Major Devolved project. At this stage, it is not possible to provide a reliable date for the practical completion of the interim accommodation.

KWETB will be engaging directly with the school to keep it informed of progress.