117. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education if she will confirm that plans for a permanent school building in respect of a school (details supplied) are at the stage ‘architectural planning stage 3 – tender action and award’; if she is aware that the school authorities are of the opinion that this project is actually at stage 2A; if this school building project can proceed without further delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41689/24]

The large scale capital project at the school for the provision of a new 600 pupil school and ancillary accommodation is at Architectural Planning Stage 3 – Tender Action and Award.

A new grant of planning was received in December 2023, with a number of conditions attached. The Design Team are examining the implications of these conditions along with reviewing technical design information in relation to statutory and current technical design guidance.

The large scale capital project remains a priority for delivery and my department officials will be in contact with the school authority when the Design Team complete their review.