Emer Currie (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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1465. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on a building blocks extension grant application for a creche (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57741/25]

Emer Currie (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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1562. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on a building blocks extension grant (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59484/25]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1465 and 1562 together.

An application was received from Magic Years, Beechlawn under the Private Extension strand of the Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme.

The service was successful in its progression to next stage, which involves the completion of a legal framework, and includes the signing of a Grant Agreement.

While the Department can appreciate the service is anxious to commence projects works, it is a condition of the scheme that all contracting requirements and pre-payment conditions must be met in advance of any works commencing.

I understand that the legal formalities are being progressed between the Chief States Solicitors Office and the service. Officials are available to provide assistance if required directly to the service.