Schools Building Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020

Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Questions (772)

Neale Richmond

Question:

772. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the progress in securing the satisfactory completion and handover the new buildings for a school (details supplied); if she will provide details of ongoing discussions with the contractor; the outstanding works that are required to be completed; the estimated timeframe for the handover of the building from the contractor to her Department; if she will provide details of her engagement with the school patron and management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33094/20]

Written answers

Minister for Education

The building referred to by Deputy has not yet been handed over. My Department is taking appropriate steps to ensure that it is completely satisfied that the building is fit for handover prior to accepting it.

There is currently an engagement underway between my Department and the Contractor in this regard under the contract. Communications are ongoing and the issue is being actively addressed.

Until this process is complete, it will not be possible to provide definitive timelines for occupation of the building. However, as this process develops my Department officials will keep the ETB and the school managements informed of developments.