Schools Building Projects Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2012

Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Questions (301)

Emmet Stagg

Question:

301. Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of contractors who indicated their interest in the completion work for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the date invitations to tender issued to these contractors; the date by which they must return their tender; and if it is still the intention to have workers on site at the school before Christmas. [52488/12]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

Nine contractors indicated their interest in the completion contract for the project to which the Deputy refers. It is anticipated that tenders will issue within days and will be returned before the end of this year. Subject to no issues arising, it is anticipated that work will commence on site early next year and be completed in quarter 2 of 2013.