311. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progress on the proposed new school extension for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53123/26]

The school to which the Deputy refers was approved to enter my Department’s pipeline for a project under the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme.  The project will provide three general classrooms, one textiles room, two design and communication graphics (DCG) rooms, one science laboratory with a preparation area, one art room with an associated project store, and one home economics room. The project was devolved to the school authority for delivery.

A stage 2b (detailed design) report has been submitted to my Department and is currently undergoing a full technical and cost review. In line with the Department’s Infrastructure Guidelines, all projects are subject to the necessary technical and cost assessment as part of this process. Given the complexity of the evaluation and the need to ensure full cost compliance and alignment with the National Development Plan, this review is necessarily thorough.

The accommodation needs at this school will be considered as part of the ongoing overall department-led prioritisation process, in consultation with the school’s patron and school authorities. Progression of this project will form part of my Department’s broader work under the NDP Implementation Plan.