AQW 29011/22-27

Mr Andrew McMurray
Alliance Party
South Down

Tabled Date: 19/06/2025
Answered On Date: 27/06/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the reasons why approval for the business case for repairs to the modular building at St Francis Primary School, Drumaroad, is still outstanding; and (ii) whether the process can be fast-tracked.

Answer:

The business case for repairs to the modular building at St Francis’ Primary School, Drumaroad, was received from the Education Authority (EA) on 21 May 2025. My officials have been reviewing the business case, alongside other urgent priorities, to ensure that the business case tests the feasible options and to confirm that the preferred option represents value for money. The business case is now at the final stage of approval.

The school will continue to be kept informed as the scheme progresses.