Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 November 2018
89. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a project will move rapidly to the construction phase in view of the long delays in advancing the redevelopment of the school building project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49306/18]
View answerThe major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning – Stage 2b (Detailed Design) which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been secured.
Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB and its Design Team are actively progressing this project with guidance and the assistance of my Department.
A revised Brief Change Request has recently been reviewed and approved by the Department. Dublin Dún Laoghaire Educational and Training Board has been advised by the Department to instruct its Design Team to incorporate the approved Brief Change Request into the Stage 2(b) submission. The Design Team is currently proceeding to complete work on the Stage 2(b) report.
Upon receipt and review of the Stage 2(b) submission, my Department will revert to Dublin Dún Laoghaire Educational and Training Board with regard to the further progression of this project at that time.
