Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2019
203. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress being made on the new school building for a school (details supplied); the date a school will move into the existing school; the timeframe for both; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10790/19]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that the major building project to which he refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2b (Detailed Design). All statutory approvals have been secured.
The Stage 2(b) report was submitted to my Department in late December 2017 and following an initial review was deemed incomplete. Revisions and Addendums have been submitted by the Design Team throughout 2018. These incomplete reports have also been returned to the Design Team for revision, along with guidance comments from my Department. The Design Team is currently completing work on a revised submission. In order to expedite the progress, pre-qualification of contractors is being carried out in tandem.
Upon receipt and review of the revised Stage 2(b) report, my Department will advise the Board of Management of the timeline for the progression of this project to tender and construction.
In view of the above, it is not possible at this point to indicate when the existing school will be vacated.
