Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2015
784. Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the development plans for the new Cloonakilla school in Bealnamulla in County Roscommon; when construction work on this school is likely to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28685/15]
View answerThe major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy, is currently completing the advanced stage of Architectural Planning, Stage 2b – Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of Tender Documents. All relevant statutory approvals have been obtained.
The Stage 2b submission was reviewed by my Department and the Design Team has been requested to submit final confirmations that it is satisfied that the Tender Documents are complete, correct and in compliance with Department and Building Control (Amendment) Regulations. Following the submission of the confirmations, officials from my Department will contact the Design Team and the School Authorities with regard to the authorisation of the project to progress to tender and construction.
The project is included in my Department's five year building programme to proceed to Tender and Construction in 2015. However, until the project completes the tender stage it is not possible to give a more indicative date for the commencement of the construction stage.
