Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013
227. Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the new multi-denominational school building at Griffith Barracks, South Circular Road, Dublin 8; when a design team will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27222/13]
View answerThe five-year capital programme that was announced in 2012 listed 275 major projects and indicated that these projects would be delivered on a phased basis with initial priority being given to those projects identified for delivery in 2013 and 2014. The project referred to by the Deputy has been devolved to the Office of Public Works (OPW) for delivery. A service level agreement between the Department and the OPW has been signed. I understand the OPW proposes to utilise existing in-house resources to deliver these projects and to buy in additional services as required. The OPW has had its first meeting with the Board of Management of the school and is progressing the feasibility stage of the design process, including undertaking site surveys and investigations. The project is scheduled to commence construction in 2014-15.
