(Cavan-Monaghan) asked the Minister for Education the reason for the delay in commencing work on the new Protestant school in Castleblayney, County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Castleblayney (Monaghan) School.
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The final stage of planning has been completed only recently in relation to the new Protestant national school in Castleblayney. The project is now ready for invitation of tenders and I have authorised the Commissioners of Public Works to make the necessary arrangements.
(Cavan-Monaghan): I take it that the Minister realises the urgency about this matter and also that there is an acute need for a new school in Castleblayney. In view of that, could he give us any indication as to when tenders will be invited?
I agree with the Deputy that there is a need and that it is necessary to be as expeditious as possible. As I have stated in my answer, the project is ready and I have authorised the commissioners to make the necessary arrangements to invite tenders.
(Cavan-Monaghan): Would the Minister impress on the Commissioners of Public Works the urgency involved and ask them to invite tenders as a matter of urgency?
Yes, I have already done so and I do not expect that there will be any delay.