Schools Building Projects Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Questions (256)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

256. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update of his Department's plans for a new school (details supplied) in County Limerick; if the school was previously on a list for construction by his Department and approved pending planning permission; if he will confirm if officials from his Department have visited the school during 2013 to assess the current conditions; and if his Department is aware that Limerick County Council recently granted planning permission for the school following protracted delays. [26833/13]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. Planning permission has been granted and the design team are currently working on completing stage 2(b) which is the final design stage in the architectural planning process and includes the preparation of tender documents. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the school building project referred to was included in the €50 million investment in new school building projects recently announced as part of the Government's "Investing in Infrastructure & Jobs" Package. When the stage 2(b) submission from the design team is received it will be reviewed by my Department. Once that review is complete, my Department will be in contact with the School Authorities in relation to progressing the project to tender and construction.