Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 September 2020
450. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education the status of the proposed Louth and Meath Education and Training Board, LMETB, headquarters in Drogheda, County Louth; the reason for the unacceptable delays to the commencement of this vital project for the town of Drogheda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23961/20]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the project to which he refers has been devolved for delivery to the local Education and Training Board (LMETB).
A number of design issues have arisen with this project. These have included issues relating to the need for additional security features for the proposed building that became apparent at tender stage and which required a change in brief with consequent design alterations. Currently, the capacity of the building, and the number of staff it is required to accommodate, is being reviewed to ensure it meets the needs of LMETB into the future.
I can assure the Deputy that every effort to progress the project has been made and will continue to be made. I can also inform the Deputy that a further meeting to progress the matter is being arranged to take place in the coming weeks in that respect.
