Carol Nolan (Offaly, Independent)
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714. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken to ensure that a school building project (details supplied) will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12070/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning - Stage 2(b) Detailed Design, where the design team secure the statutory approvals and prepare the suite of tender documents.

The project brief is to provide a new replacement school building, and all associated site works to accommodate a Long-Term Projected Enrolment of 1,300 pupils plus classrooms for students with special educational needs, at the current school site.

All statutory approvals, including Planning Permission have been secured, and the Design Team continue to complete the Stage 2b - Detailed Design. The Design Team currently anticipate submitting their Stage 2(b) report to my Department in the coming months.

Upon receipt, review and approval of the Stage 2(b) report, Department officials will then update the school authorities and the design team regarding project progression and next steps.