Cian O'Callaghan
Question:361. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) will receive its new permanent school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3160/23]
View answerTuesday, 24 January 2023
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at Stage 3 of Architectural Planning – Tender Action, which includes for the appointment of a building contractor.
The final prequalification process is complete and the Design Team are finalising Tender Documents.
A tender process usually takes between 8 and 12 months to complete.
My Department has a large pipeline of projects for delivery under the school building programme, including the project mentioned by the Deputy. The main elements of this pipeline currently involve in excess of 1,300 school building projects for delivery under my Department’s Large Scale and Additional Accommodation Scheme. These projects are currently in progress across the various stages of planning, design, tender and construction, most of which are expected to be either under construction or completed in the period up to 2025.
During January, my Department will be assessing overall requirements for 2023 and associated work programme and will update individual schools of same in due course.