I propose to take Questions Nos. 370 to 372, inclusive, together.
The decision to commence a wider programme of structural assessments of the 42 schools constructed by the company in question was taken following the identification of structural issues at Phase 1 of Ardgillan Community College and at two schools in Tyrrelstown.
The structural assessment programme was project-managed by KSN PM on behalf of the Department, with Punch Consulting Engineers conducting the actual assessments.
The use of the one structural engineering firm ensured that a consistent approach was applied to the assessment of each school. The focus in this most recent programme of assessments was specifically on structural issues.
In 2017, fire safety assessments had been initiated on a number of schools constructed by the same company. These assessments uncovered deficiencies in a number of the schools assessed.