Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2021
354. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the status of projects to increase capacity at a school (details supplied); when the projects will commence; when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58987/21]
View answerThe project referred to by the Deputy is currently 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. All statutory approvals have been secured. The Stage 2(b) report has been reviewed and the Design Team have submitted the Design Team Confirmations. The Design Team has recently completed the pre-qualification process.
As this project has a projected cost in excess of €20 million, it is a requirement under the Public Spending Code for the NDFA to carry out a Financial Robustness Check of the shortlist of prequalified main contractors.
Upon completion of this Financial Robustness Check and subject to no issues arising my Department will be in contact with the Design Team and school with regard to the further progression of this project to the next stage of architectural planning, Stage 3 - Tender. Subject to no issues arising a tender normally takes between 6 and 8 months to complete.
