Schools Building Projects Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 February 2019

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

Questions (210)

Brendan Ryan

Question:

210. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the pre-qualification process for a school (details supplied) will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9484/19]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The major building project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) – Detailed Design which includes the application for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been secured.

As previously advised, one of the unsuccessful parties has challenged the outcome of the pre-qualification process.

Following consideration of legal advice the school has, in consultation with the Department, taken the decision to cancel the pre-qualification process and a new invitation to pre-qualify will issue in the coming weeks on the e-tenders platform.