Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019
349. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the major building project for a school (details supplied); the specific details in terms of target dates of commencement and completion; the details of the temporary accommodation that will be provided during the construction phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1081/19]
View answerThe school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of the tender process. The Board of Management were recently authorised to issue the Letter of Intent to the preferred tenderer. Subject to no issues arising it is anticipated that construction will commence in the first quarter of 2019.
With regards temporary accommodation to be provided on site by the contractor during the construction phase, this will be configured in two blocks and will provide for: 8 general classrooms, 4 SET rooms, 2 offices, 2 toilets and 1 shower.
