The major building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning – Stage 2b, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert, Disability Access Cert and the preparation of Tender Documents. All relevant statutory approvals have been obtained.
The Stage 2b Tender documentation was recently submitted to my Department by the design team, my Department will carry out its review and subject to no issues arising my Department will revert directly to the ETB and Design team with regarding progression of the project to tender stage.