Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2019
192. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of an extension at a school (details supplied); the timeframe for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25051/19]
View answerThe major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning – Stage 2b (Detailed Design) which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents.
The design team is currently working on the Stage 2(b) report which on completion will be submitted to the Department for review. In completing the Stage 2(b) report the Design Team is required to upgrade the current design to ensure that the new school building is a Near Zero Energy Building (NZEB) in compliance with the 2017 amendment to Part L of the current Building Regulations.
Department officials met with members of the Design Team and representatives from the school in question on Wednesday, 12th June to provide an update on the progress of the building project. Upon receipt and review of the Stage 2(b) report my Department will revert to the school with regard to the further progression of this project at that time.
