Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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290. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the approval for a new school extension project (details supplied) as of June 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30517/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to inform the deputy that the school in question was approved funding under the Department’s Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme for the provision of a four classroom Special Education Needs unit as an extension to the existing school building, secure hard & soft play areas, a sensory garden and associated works to the school car park.

As the Deputy is aware, this project is devolved to Louth & Meath Education Training Board for delivery on behalf of the school authority. A Stage 2B detailed architectural design report was submitted on behalf of the school authority and this is currently being reviewed by the Department's professional and technical team. This review is nearing completion following which my Department will engage directly with the delivery body in order to provide as much practical support and advice on how best to proceed with this important project for the school and wider community.