Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
359. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on plans to deliver a new school building for a school (detailed supplied) in County Wicklow; the current status of the project; when construction will commence; when the project will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38062/13]
View answerThe school to which the Deputy refers is among a range of schools earmarked for delivery through the public private partnership (PPP) process. The PPP process forms a central part of the Government's overall economic stimulus package. This specific school was identified for inclusion in the PPP process in May this year.
It is expected that procurement of the bundle of schools to which this school belongs shall begin later this year. Construction of the overall bundle is provisionally scheduled to commence in 2015. Completion of construction should occur in late 2016 / early 2017.
