QUESTION

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on a new school building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. (Details Supplied) St. Joseph's Secondary School, Rush, Co Dublin.


REPLY

As the Deputy is aware, the school to which he refers is included in my Department’s 6 year Capital Programme.  The acquisition of a suitable site is required to facilitate this project.  My Department is engaging with the school Patron in this regard.

QUESTION

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Malahide and Portmarnock areas of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if he has identified locations for these proposed schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

REPLY

As the Deputy may be aware, a project to provide permanent accommodation for Malahide Portmarnock Educate Together Secondary School is included on my Department's capital programme.  A site acquisition is required to facilitate this project.
Department officials have been liaising with officials from Fingal County Council under the Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of school sites with a view to securing a suitable site for this school.  With Council officials' assistance such a suitable site has been identified and my Department is working to progress its acquisition.
In tandem with this, the school building project has been advanced into the architectural planning process.  
Department officials continue to keep the school patron, Educate Together, appraised of progress. 

QUESTION

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new secondary school for the Swords area of County Dublin as announced in November 2015; if he has identified locations for the proposed school; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

REPLY

A site has been acquired for the permanent location for the new school referred to by the Deputy.
The building project is currently out to tender with a tender return date of 1st November 2018.  When the tender process is complete the project will then proceed to construction.
The school has opened in September 2018 within existing school accommodation.   

QUESTION

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. (Details Supplied) Hedgestown National School, Balbriggan


REPLY

The lands at the site for the major building project, as referred to by the Deputy, were purchased by the St. Laurence O'Toole Diocesan Trust, on behalf of the Board of Management.
 
An initial site adjacent to the school, was procured from Fingal County Council and transferred ownership on 1st June 2017.
 
The second site was purchased from a private vendor and ownership transferred on 18th October 2017.
 
My Department received copies of the deeds of transfer in November 2017.

QUESTION

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding progress on a permanent school building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. (Details Supplied) Rush National School, Rush, Co. Dublin

REPLY

The major building project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents.  All statutory approvals have been secured.
Following the appointment of a replacement consultant architect, the Design Team has reviewed the previous Stage 2(b) documentation and is upgrading the detail to NZEB standards. The Design Team is currently finalising the detailed design for preparation of the tender documents.
Upon receipt and review of the Stage 2(b) submission, my Department will revert to the Board of Management regarding the progression of the project.

QUESTION

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new site for a school (details supplied) as announced in November 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. (Details Supplied) Gaeilscoil Ros Eo, Rush, Co Dublin.

REPLY

As the Deputy is aware, a project to provide permanent accommodation for the school in question is included on my Department's Capital Programme.
Officials in my Department continue to liaise with officials in Fingal County Council under the Memorandum of Understanding in relation to the acquisition of a suitable site for this school.  Discussions with relevant parties regarding the potential acquisition of a preferred site option are at an advanced stage and my Department is working to progress matters as expeditiously as possible.

QUESTION

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a permanent site for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. (Details Supplied) Malahide/Portmarnock Educate Together National School

REPLY

As the Deputy is aware, the project to provide permanent accommodation for the school in question is included on my Department's Capital Programme.
Officials in my Department continue to liaise with officials in Fingal County Council under the Memorandum of Understanding in relation to the identification and acquisition of a suitable site for this school. A preferred site option to accommodate the school in question has been identified and agreement in principle for its proposed acquisition has been reached with the relevant landowner.  
My Department will keep the school patron appraised of progress in this regard.

QUESTION

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that the works to provide a new school building for a school (details supplied) in addition to the associated refurbishment works will commence as a matter of urgent priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. (Details Supplied) St Molaga's National School, Balbriggan, Co Dublin

REPLY

As the Deputy is aware, a project for the school referred to is included in my Department's Capital Programme to primarily replace existing temporary accommodation with permanent accommodation.
 
The Project Brief is expected to be completed shortly, having regard to the complex technical assessment process involved in this case. In that regard, the Department will be in further contact with the school in relation to the next steps at the earliest opportunity.

QUESTION

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the next phase of the school building for a school (details supplied) will commence; the status of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. (Details Supplied) Lusk Community College, Lusk, Co. Dublin

REPLY

The school to which the Deputy refers commenced construction on 3rd January 2018.  Works are progressing well on site and subject to no issues arising it is envisaged that the school will be ready for occupation in the 4th quarter of 2019.

QUESTION

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the commencement date for prefabricated replacement for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

 To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the refurbishment and provision of an extension for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.


REPLY

As the Deputy is aware, a project for the school referred to is included in my Department's Capital Programme to primarily replace existing temporary accommodation with permanent accommodation.
 
The Project Brief is expected to be completed shortly, having regard to the complex technical assessment process involved in this case. In that regard, the Department will be in further contact with the school in relation to the next steps at the earliest opportunity.