Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 125 of 11 June 2025; if a timeline can be provided for the estimated completion date of this project and when it will move to the next stage of the design process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32874/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The major building project referred to by the Deputy will deliver a new 16 classroom primary school and accommodation, including 2 classrooms, for children with special educational needs at the old fire station in Dun Laoghaire.

The project currently has planning permission and is being brought to the level of employer-led design with a Design Team assigned to do so under the supervision of the Department’s project manager.

The process of appointing the Design Team from the Department’s Frameworks of Consultants was completed in September 2023 and the project is currently close to completion of Stage 2(b) of the architectural design process.

Stage 2(b) involves detailed design and the preparation of tender documentation. The Project Manager and Design Team has been requested to provide an updated programme for this project, including the enabling works to be undertaken prior to the project proceeding to tender.

The major building project referred to by the deputy is a significant priority for my Department and the school and patron body will be updated as the project progresses.