Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2022
388. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on a school (details supplied) in relation to a new building for a school; and if she will fast-track these build plans urgently. [48200/22]
View answerThe major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is part of a joint project with the Senior National School at the same site.
Due to a request for additional accommodation to be provided, a significant change in the Brief was agreed with the Board of Management of both schools.
This led to the original design team for the project being terminated and the major building project being included on an alternative building programme.
This major building project will be delivered under my Department's ADAPT Programme.
The ADAPT Programme uses a professional external Project Manager to co-ordinate and drive the Design Team to achieve the best possible timeframe for the project through the stages of Architectural Planning to Tender and Construction.
The tender process to appoint a Project Manager has been completed. The Project Manager is currently arranging site visits and the procurement of site surveys for all projects on this ADAPT Programme including for this site in Dublin.
The process to appoint a Design Team will shortly be put in train by the Project Manager.
