Vol. 529 No. 1
1181 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding the provision of a new school at a location (details supplied) in County Cork; the remaining steps to be completed before a contractor will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1523/01]
My Department approved the commencement of architectural planning for the provision of an extension at the school referred to by the Deputy. My Department's views on an initial proposal prepared by the school's design team have been conveyed to the school authorities and further information has been requested. When this has been received and considered, the project will be progressed further.
It is not possible at this point to give any indication as to the timetable for the provision of the facilities at the school in question. The Deputy will appreciate that the rate of progress to construction of a major project depends on factors such as the complexity and size of the project, the time required to undertake architectural planning, the volume of other projects being dealt with by the design team and my Department's building unit, the period of time required for the granting of planning permission and obtaining a fire certificate, the outcome of the tender competition and the procurement, where relevant, of bonds, insurance and tax clearance by prospective contractors. The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.
