Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2015
487. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills when building at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will commence, given that the building was scheduled to commence in 2008 but no progress has been made to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41525/15]
View answerThe school building project referred to by the Deputy is currently at an early stage of Architectural Planning. A replacement Architect is required on the project following the withdrawal of the previous consultant. The replacement Architect position will be tendered from the commencement of Stage 2A based on updated Schedules of Accommodation. Following completion of this appointment, the project will be commencing Stage 2A Developed Design Stage.
Upon successful completion of stage 2A and subject to no issues arising, this project will then be authorised to proceed to Stage 2B - Detailed Design Stage, which includes applications for Planning Permission, Fire Safety Certification, Disability Access Certification and the preparation of tender documents.
As the Deputy is aware on Tuesday 17 November 2015 I announced details of the major school building projects where construction is expected to commence over the next 6 years. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the project to which he refers is included in this plan. Information in respect of all projects on this 6 year plan is available on my Department's website www.education.ie.
