Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023
297. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the status of the progress and timelines for delivery of a new school accommodation for post-primary schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39966/23]
View answerHoly Family Community School:
The large scale capital project at Holy Family Community School is at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning Stage 3 – Tender Action and Award.
The reserved specialist tender report is under review by my Department. Discussions are ongoing with the Design Team to assist in the completion of the review.
When this process is complete and subject to no further issues arising, my Department will be in further contact with the school authority.
Lucan Community College:
The large scale capital project at Lucan Community College is at Architectural Planning Stage 3 – Tender Action and Award. The project brief is for an extension and refurbishment to provide accommodation for 1,000 pupils and two classrooms for children with special education needs. A tender process can take 8-10 months to complete. When this process is complete we will be in contact with the School authority.
Griffeen Community College:
The permanent school building project for Griffeen Community College will deliver a new 1,000 pupil post-primary school and accommodation, including four classrooms, for children with special educational needs.
This project is being delivered under the Department’s Design and Build programme and is currently at tender stage. The Invitation to Tender issued on the 18 April 2023, as part of a bundle of projects issued to a Framework of Design & Build Contractors. The tender process currently takes approximately 8-10 months. Once a Contractor has been appointed, it is anticipated that construction would commence shortly thereafter.
My department will continue to liaise with the School and their Patron body in relation to interim accommodation requirements pending the delivery of the permanent school building
