Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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168. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the new toilet block in a school (details supplied) will be operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53010/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The school to which the Deputy refers was approved to enter the department’s pipeline for a project under the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme. The project will provide three general classrooms, a science room with preparation area, a construction room with preparation area, a home economics room, a graphic design laboratory, a music room, a project store, two SET rooms, ancillary accommodation, and a one-classroom SEN base. The project was devolved to the Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education Training Board (MSLETB) for delivery.

I can confirm that the Department granted approval for the project to proceed to the planning stage in Q3 2024. The Department is currently awaiting submission of the post-planning (developed design) report from the school for review.

In addition, the MSLETB has received approval from the Department to utilise the modular framework for the procurement and delivery of a bespoke toilet block. While we await official confirmation regarding the completion of the modular block, MSLETB have advised that the works are now complete. It is now a matter for MSLETB to submit the final paperwork and completion certificates for this modular project.

The Department will continue to work closely with the MSLETB to provide guidance and support as this ASA project progresses.