126. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the delivery of the new school building for a school (details supplied); and when construction is expected to commence. [74880/26]

The school referred to by the Deputy is included in a major capital project for the provision of a new 600-pupil school building, together with all associated ancillary accommodation.

The project will also provide additional classrooms for children with Special Educational Needs, integrated within the overall school layout to support inclusive education provision.

I am pleased to advise that the project has progressed through the design and procurement stages. The invitation to tender issued in late Q4 2025 and tenders have recently been returned. Tenders were returned to the Design Team and the Tender report was submitted to my department for review in late September 2026.  Department Officials are currently undertaking a detailed review of the tender report.

Subject to the completion of the necessary approval processes, it is envisaged that construction will commence in Q4 2026.

This project forms part of the Government's ongoing investment in school infrastructure. Since 2020, the Department of Education has provided over €2.1 billion in capital funding for Dublin schools, with 316 schools benefiting from new buildings, extensions, modular accommodation or climate pathfinder projects.

The NDP Implementation Plan includes 20 Dublin school projects due to proceed to tender or construction in 2026 and 2027, including Gaelcholáiste Reachrann.

There are currently 46 major school building projects under construction in Dublin and a further 53 projects progressing through the Climate Action Summer Works Scheme.

Since 2020, a total of 541 special classes have been sanctioned in Dublin, including 140 approved for September 2026.