Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 June 2015
196. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills when she received additional plans from a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; when a reply will issue from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24022/15]
View answerThe Major Building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of Architectural Planning - Stage 1 - Preliminary Design which involves the initial sketch scheme for the project.
A Pre Stage 1 Stakeholder Meeting was held in December 2014. Based on the information presented at the meeting, the Department and School Authority were of the view that there were a number of issues which needed resolution before the Design Team developed the initial sketch proposals to completion of Stage 1. Following resolution of these issues the Board of Management and their Design Team prepared the Stage 1 submission which was received by my Department earlier this month for review.
On completion of the review, and subject to no issues arising, the Board of Management and its Design Team will be authorised to progress to Stage 2a, Developed Design Stage.
This project is included in my Department's five year construction programme announced in 2012.
