Shane Moynihan (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)
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992. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a design team was appointed at a school (details supplied) under the additional accommodation scheme, the technical challenges the site presents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20581/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The school to which the Deputy refers was granted approval under my Department's Additional School Accommodation Scheme to provide 3 mainstream classrooms (prefab replacement) and a 2 classroom special educational needs base. This project is devolved to the school authority for delivery.

The project is currently at Stage 1 (design) of the architectural process. While the school appointed a Design Team in 2020, the site presents technical challenges due to space being restricted on site. The Department awaits a decision from the school authority regarding how they wish to proceed.

My Department will continue to engage with the school authority to provide practical advice and assistance on the project.