175. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education the current situation regarding a proposed new secondary in County Cork (details supplied). [39768/24]

The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently at Stage 2(a) of Architectural Planning – Developed Design, where the preferred design option is developed to a stage where the project can be fully cost planned, and prepared to lodge for statutory approvals.

This major project is being delivered under my Departments ADAPT Programme.

The ADAPT Programme uses a professional external Project Manager to co-ordinate and drive the Design Team to achieve the best possible timeframe for the project through the stages of Architectural Planning to Tender and Construction.

The brief for this project is the development of a new school building on a greenfield site for a long-term projected enrolment of 450 pupils plus classrooms for pupils with special educational needs and all associated siteworks.

On receipt and review of the Stage 2(a) Submission by my Department, the Stage 2(a) Stakeholders meeting will be arranged between the School Authorities, Design Team, Project Manager, and the Department.

Following that meeting, my Department will advise all Stakeholders regarding the further progression of the project.