Séamus McGrath (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail)
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242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the proposed building works at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35120/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The school referred to by the Deputy was approved under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme to provide 1 mainstream classroom and a 2 classroom SEN base. The project is devolved to the school authority for delivery.

A Stage 2b Report (post planning) was received in April 2025. This report is presently being evaluated from both technical and financial standpoints in compliance with the public Infrastructure Guidelines.

The Deputy will appreciate that all projects, including this one, undergo the necessary due diligence outlined in the public Infrastructure Guidelines. Furthermore, managing timing, scope, and cost is crucial to staying within budgetary limits for the overall programme. Once this review is complete, my Department will be in touch with the school on how best to progress this important project.