Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 December 2016
189. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a building project at a school (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage; if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need to have this new accommodation provided at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41000/16]
View answerThe major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently completing Stage 2(a) – Developed Design stage of architectural planning.
Following a meeting between the Department, Board of Management and Design Team in December 2015, the Design Team were requested to amend and develop the design based on an increased scope of works. The Design Team recently submitted the Stage 2(a) Addendum to the Department, which is currently under review.
Upon the successful completion of Stage 2(a) and subject to no issues arising, the project will be authorised to proceed to Stage 2(b) – Detailed Design which includes the preparation of full tender documents. Planning permission has already been secured for this project.
The Design Team will finalise the Stage 2(b) (Detailed Design) report which will then be submitted to my Department by the Board of Management, as client, for review. Following receipt and consideration of that report my Department will revert to the school with regard to the further progression of the project at that time.
