Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
322. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed new development for a school (details supplied) which is included in the capital programme; to permit the project to undertake the pre-qualification of the contractors stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10492/16]
View answerThe major building project for the school in question is included in my Department's six year construction programme 2016-21 and is scheduled therein to commence construction in 2017.
The project is at an advanced stage of architectural planning - Stage 2(b), which includes the applications for the Fire Certificate and Disability Access Certificate and the preparation of Tender Documents. Planning Permission and the Disability Certificate have been secured. The Design Team recently responded to a further information request from the Local Authority in respect of the Fire Certificate application.
Once all statutory approvals have been secured the Design Team will complete the Stage 2b process and submit the report to my Department for review. Assuming no significant issues arise from the review my Department will then consider authorizing the design team to undertake the pre-qualification of contractors in a timeframe which will be commensurate with the progression of the project to the tender and construction stages.
