Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2021
448. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide the public sector benchmark for the Cork School of Music; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56097/21]
View answerThe development of a Public Sector Benchmark (PSB) is now a key part of the Value for Money assessment prior to proceeding with a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project. The PSB represents the full estimated cost, including risk to the State of delivering the project using “traditional” public sector procurement.
The Cork School of Music, which is part of Munster Technological University, is a PPP project that pre-dates the publication of PSB guidance.
