Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 January 2014
243. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on his plans to build a permanent school in Belmayne, Dublin 13, for schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3547/14]
View answerThe Major Building Project for the schools referred to by the Deputy is currently at an early stage of Architectural Planning, Stage 2(a) - Developed Design. On the satisfactory completion of stage 2(a), and subject to no other issues arising, the project will progress to Stage 2(b) which includes applications for Planning Permission, Fire Safety Certificate, Disability Access Certificate and the preparation of tender documents.
This project was included on the 5 year construction programme to proceed to tender and construction in 2014/15. The Deputy will be aware that I recently announced the 2014 specific programme of 70 major projects to proceed to construction this year. The project for the school referred to by the Deputy was not sufficiently advanced to include it in that announcement.However, as 2014 progresses, all projects which remain scheduled to begin building in 2015 or 2016 will be assessed to see if they are ready to go to construction earlier than planned and if there is financial scope to do so.
In that context, when the stage 2(b) submission for this project has been received and assessed my Department will then be in touch with the school authorities regarding the potential progression of the project to tender and construction at that time.
