Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2021
352. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the status of an extension refurbishment to cater for a long-term projection of enrolment of 1,000 pupils and two special educational needs, SEN, based classrooms for a school (details supplied); when the project will commence; when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58985/21]
View answerThis project is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) Detailed Design, which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents. The Stage 2(b) report has been reviewed and the Design Team has carried out a final review of all tender documentation and provided my Department with Design Team Confirmations that this final review has been carried out. The pre-qualification process, to select a shortlist of candidates to whom the project will be tendered, is nearing completion. Upon completion, my Department will be in contact with the school Patron with regard to the further progression of this project to the next stage of architectural planning, Stage 3 Tender Stage. Subject to no issues arising, a tender normally takes between 6 and 8 months to complete.
