Schools Building Projects Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2015

Tuesday, 24 November 2015

Questions (517)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

517. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a contractor will be appointed to construct the replacement building for the community school in Clifden, Connemara, County Galway; if the tenders have been examined; if a preferred contractor has been selected; when construction will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41688/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The Tender Process for this new school building project is at an advanced stage and a preferred bidder has been identified. The Department is currently awaiting receipt of the Supplementary Tender Report from the Design Team. Subject to no issues arising it is envisaged that the successful contractor will be appointed and construction will commence shortly thereafter.