Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2010
162 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the building programme issues relating to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39151/10]
View answerMy Department is aware of the difficulties that have arisen between the school in question, the building contractor and the Consultant Architect that has resulted in delaying the satisfactory conclusion of this project.
The bulk of the funding due for payment under the terms of the contract between the school and the contractor for this project has issued to the school on foot of appropriate certification that certain works have been completed. This is a normal requirement before funding can be provided in relation to school projects. The dismissal of the Consultant Architect by the school authority has created difficulties in relation to final certification of the satisfactory completion of the project and, consequently, payment of the balance of funding due. Officials from my Department have recently written to the School Management Authority requested a meeting and as soon as a reply is received a meeting to discuss the ongoing difficulties will be arranged.
