Brian Brennan (Wicklow-Wexford, Fine Gael)
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324. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the status of the new building project for a scholl (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22994/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The project referred to by the Deputy has been devolved to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) for delivery as part of a programme of school building projects.

The brief for the project is to provide a new build replacement school for a long-term projected enrolment of 1,000 pupils including a 4 class SEN base.

The project is currently in the final stages of Stage 2b. Once a Stage 2b report is received, reviewed, and approved by the Department the project will progress to tender stage and onwards to construction in due course.

While at this early stage it is not possible to provide a timeline for completion of the project, the NDFA will be engaging directly with the school authorities to keep them fully informed of progress.

The Department is committed to ensuring appropriate accommodation is available for the pupils in Coláiste Bhríde and will in the wider context outlined, ensure that this project - as for all projects on our school building programme - is subject to the due diligence required under the Public Infrastructure Guidelines.

The current status of all projects is listed on a county by county basis at www.gov.ie. and this is updated on a regular basis to reflect project progress through the various stages of capital appraisal, site acquisition, design, tender and construction.