Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020
805. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education the status of a new build for a school (details supplied), the steps taken to deliver this new build to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33442/20]
View answerThe major building project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of tender documents.
A number of Brief Change Requests have been received in recent years in relation to this project. The most recent Brief Change Request was submitted in March 2020 by the Board of Management and its Design Team. On 9th April 2020, approval in principle to this Brief Change Request, which is subject to further clarifications from the Design Team and Galway County Council, issued from my Department.
The Design Team is currently working on completing a revised Stage 2(b) report incorporating the above Brief Change into the tender documentation. As soon as this work is complete, the report will be submitted to the Department for review. The Department understands from the Design Team Leader that this report is expected to be submitted shortly.
Upon completion, receipt, review and approval of the Stage 2(b) report, the Department will be in contact with the school regarding the further progression of the project.
