Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018
359. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the excessive delay in work commencing on a school (details supplied); the expected timeframe for the new facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54779/17]
View answerThe new building for the school to which the Deputy refers has been devolved for delivery to the local County Council and the project is currently advancing through the necessary architectural planning process. The project is currently completing Stage 2(a) of that process which is the detailed design stage. When the Stage 2(a) submission is received and approved by my Department, the project will then progress to stage 2(b) which includes applications for planning permission, Fire Safety Certification, Disability Access Certification and the preparation of tender documents. It is not possible to put a timeframe on the project now as this is dependent in the first instance on a smooth passage through the statutory planning processes.
