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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2019

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Questions (267)

Barry Cowen

Question:

267. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the breakdown of the €18 million allocation for 2019 for an institute (details supplied); the date in 2019 the project will commence; if it will be impacted by the cost overrun with the national children's hospital; if he has been consulted by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6795/19]

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Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT) is in the process of procuring a design team for a major refurbishment of its North and South Block buildings. It is anticipated that work will commence on site in the first half of 2020.

Approximately €18.5m has been allocated by the Department for this project, which will be undertaken in phases over a number of years. It is expected that only a limited portion of overall project costs will be drawn down by DKIT in 2019.

I understand that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will clarify following today’s Cabinet meeting how cost pressures relating to the National Children’s Hospital will be addressed.

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