169. Deputy Joe O'Brien asked the Minister for Education for an update on plans for the construction of a new facility for a special school in Skerries (details supplied). [40762/24]

The large scale capital project at the school referred to by the Deputy is at Architectural Planning Stage 3 – Tender Action and Award. The project brief includes the development of a new 16 Classroom Special School.

The tender report is under review by Department Officials. When this review is complete my Department will be in contact with the Design Team to progress the project and to authorise the issue of the Letter of Intent.