Hanafin authorises 43 school building projects

The Department of Education today authorised 43 school building projects to commence architectural planning.

The Department of Education today authorised 43 school building projects to commence architectural planning.

The 32 primary schools and 11 post primary schools, in 15 counties, are getting the go-ahead to proceed with new school building projects, extensions or refurbishment.

Minister for Education Mary Hanafin said: "All of these projects have been identified as priority projects in areas where demand for school places are increasing or current facilities are deemed inadequate to cater for existing needs".

Detailed briefs on up to 150 further building and modernisation projects are also being advanced with the Planning and Building Unit of the Department of Education.

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The department said these projects are expected to progress, on a phased basis, into the architectural planning process within the next 12 to 15 months.

It also said it is continuing to identify school projects that may be suitable for construction under Public Private Partnership.