Alan Farrell
Question:361. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the delivery of new school buildings (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16469/20]
View answerTuesday, 21 July 2020
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is included in the Department’s Construction Programme which is being delivered under the National Development Plan.
The project is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been secured.
A revised Stage 2(b) report was submitted by the Design Team to my Department for review in November 2019. Upon commencement of the review my Department deemed it necessary to request further documentation from the Design Team in order that the report could be fully reviewed. The Design Team has since completed an Addendum report which has been received by my Department.
Upon review of the revised Stage 2(b) report and addendum documentation, my Department will then be in contact with the school regarding the further progression of this project.