AQW 32470/22-27

Mr Nick Mathison
Alliance Party
Strangford

Tabled Date: 01/10/2025
Answered On Date: 15/10/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 31699/22-27, to provide his assessment of the suggested timescale of approximately one year since the damage occurred, for the priority repair of the storm damaged classroom at St Francis’ Primary School, Drumaroad.

Answer:

The business case for the works to repair the storm damaged modular unit at St Francis’ Primary School has been approved and the project is moving to construction tender. The tender is due to issue in November 2025.

Regrettably, progress was somewhat delayed due to the unprecedented level of Special Educational Needs placements to be delivered over the summer period. However, relevant approvals are now in place and works are currently programmed to commence on site in early 2026.

Officials from my Department and the Education Authority are continuing to keep the school updated.