John Paul Phelan
Question:710. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on any proposed works at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13192/23]
View answerTuesday, 21 March 2023
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at Architectural Planning – Stage 3 tender action and award.
The Design Team was authorised to proceed to tender in June 2022. The closing date for tenders has now passed and the Design Team are currently preparing the Tender report which will be forwarded to my Department in due course, on receipt this report will be assessed by my Department’s technical team.
My Department’s Planning and Building Unit is currently assessing its work programme and priorities for 2023 in the context of overall requirements and available funding. Our most immediate priorities are to cater for September 2023 requirements.
We are engaging with the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform in relation to capital funding pressures in order to continue to be able to adequately support the operation of the school system with rollout of school building projects to tender and construction in 2023 and minimise project delays to the greatest extent possible.