Schools Building Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 June 2018

Tuesday, 26 June 2018

Questions (212)

Joan Burton

Question:

212. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a site inspection has been carried out at a location (details supplied) by the design team for the project to evaluate the extent of work required to complete the project following the liquidation of a company; when the retendering for the project will commence; when it is hoped to have new contractors on-site to complete the project; if there is a new hoped for completion date for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27864/18]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The delivery of the projects referred to by the Deputy has been devolved to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB).

KWETB, its design team and officials from my Department’s Planning and Building Unit are working closely to ensure that a new contractor is appointed as quickly as possible to complete both schools. An eTender's notice has been forwarded to eTenders for publication seeking expressions of interest from contractors wishing to be considered for the completion of the project. The notice will be published later this week. Identification of all outstanding works necessary to complete both schools is also ongoing.