Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024
358. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on school extension plans that were submitted to her Department for a school in County Kilkenny (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19416/24]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy that the school in question has been granted funding through my Department's Additional Schools Accommodation (ASA) scheme to establish 3 General classrooms,1 Textiles room, 2 DCG rooms, 1 Science lab/Prep area, 1 Art room with project store and 1 Home Economics room.
The project has been devolved for delivery to the school authority. A Stage 2A report has been submitted and is currently being reviewed from both a technical and cost perspective in accordance with the requirements of the Public Spending Code. All projects, including this one, will undergo the necessary due diligence outlined in the public Infrastructure Guidelines.
Once this report has been reviewed My Department officials will communicate with the school authority regarding the next steps to advance this significant project.
