Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 November 2017
203. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the amalgamation of schools (details supplied); the expenditure to date on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48908/17]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that I understand the amalgamation process involving the schools, referred to, will be finalised with the delivery of the major school building project.
In that regard, the project concerned is currently at Stage 2(a) of the architectural planning process. Following a successful completion of this stage, the project will proceed to Stage 2(b), Detailed Design, which includes the application for planning permission and other statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents.
To date the figure paid by my Department in Design Team Fees on this project is €159,199.35 inclusive of VAT.
