Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2019
268. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the breakdown of the €15 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. [6796/19]
View answerIt is envisaged that the Sports Science, Health and Recreation Building at the TU Dublin Tallaght Campus will commence on site in the second half of 2019.
The Department of Education and Skills has agreed to provide just over 50% of the total project cost of approximately €15m, with TU Dublin funding the balance. Payments will be made to TU Dublin over the construction period.
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.
