Schools Building Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Questions (424)

Michael Creed

Question:

424. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education the current situation regarding additional classroom accommodation in a school (details supplied) in County Cork; if her Department can confirm receipt of the R1 form which subsequent to the tendering process was submitted by the school on 23 June 2023; if everything is in order for the school to proceed to appoint the successful contractor, in view of the tight timelines for completion of the project ahead of the new school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35751/23]

Written answers

Minister for Education

I am pleased to advise the Deputy that approval under the Additional School Accommodation scheme has issued to the school in question for the provision of two modular general classrooms.

The project is devolved for delivery to the school authority. The school submitted a Tender Report to the Department last month and this is currently being reviewed by the Department's Professional and Technical officials. The Department will be in contact with the school shortly with the outcome of this review and the most appropriate method of progressing this important project for the wider school community.