Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2020
436. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education the status of a new permanent building for a school (details supplied); her views on the tender process for same; the current intended timelines for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34792/20]
View answer437. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education her views on the space constraints faced by a school (details supplied) in future school years; if contingency planning will be required in order to accommodate future student cohorts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34793/20]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 436 and 437 together.
The tender process for the school building project referred to by the Deputy is running as part of a wider process involving the tender of 8 major building projects. The first phase of the tender process to create a shortlist of contractors is complete. The second phase of the tender process is ongoing and is due to be completed in the coming months. The project is expected to commence on site in quarter 1 of 2021.
My Department is aware of the constraints faced by the school authorities and will work closely with the school authorities to ensure that sufficient accommodation is in place for the 2021/2022 school year.
