Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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507. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the proposed new build for schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39565/25]

Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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508. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the proposed extension for schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39566/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 507 and 508 together.

This joint school building project will deliver a new extension and refurbishment of some existing accommodation to provide a 24 classroom primary school with classrooms for children with special educational needs for both schools.

The schedule of accommodation was recently increased to include accommodation for children with Special Educational Needs. The Design Team submitted their design options to the Department which are currently under review. This is a detailed process subject to the Department's due diligence and as such a timeline for the revised design option is not available at this time.

On completion of the Department's review, a meeting of all stakeholders is anticipated to be held in the near future, to discuss and agree a preferred option which can be further developed and prepared to be submitted for planning permission.

The Department continues to liaise with the school with regards the progression of the project.