112. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide funding for additional student places for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38779/26]

The school to which the Deputy refers was approved to enter my department’s pipeline of school building projects under the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme to provide five special education classrooms. The project was devolved to the school authority for delivery.

This project is currently at Stage 1 (Preliminary Design). My Department is awaiting submission of the Stage 1 report. Upon receipt, my department will carry out a detailed review from both a technical and cost perspective. All projects, including this one, will undergo the necessary due diligence outlined in the Public Infrastructure Guidelines. Managing timing, scope, and cost is crucial to staying within budgetary limits for the overall programme.