Education and Training Boards Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 November 2016

Thursday, 17 November 2016

Questions (146)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

146. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposed headquarters for the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board which is to be constructed in Drogheda on the grounds of a school (details supplied); if money was provided in the Estimates in 2016 and 2017 for this purpose; if contractors have been appointed to complete this development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35663/16]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

Tenders have been received for the project to which the Deputy refers.  The project is currently under review subject to the availability of funding in 2017 for this type of project.

Construction funding is allocated to a project when it is approved to proceed to site.  A decision is taken in this regard in the context of competing demands from other on-going capital projects.