Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 July 2016
129. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timescale expected for the construction of extra classrooms for a school (details supplied); if sanction has been given to move classes from that school to a temporary location to facilitate the work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22993/16]
View answerThe major school building project to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning - Stage 2(b). All statutory approvals have been secured.
However, following the appointment of a replacement Quantity Surveyor the Design Team are working on a revised Bill of Quantities and the Design Team has advised my Department that they expect to resubmit the Stage 2(b) report in September 2016. My Department will revert to the school with regard to the further progression of the project following consideration of that report.
The school building project for this school was included on the six year programme announced on 17th November 2015.
The decant option to facilitate the school during construction is approved in principle. However, the Board of Management has been advised by my Department not to enter into any contract or lease arrangement from which it cannot resile as it is not possible at this stage to give an indicative timeline for when construction will commence and the duration of the works.
