Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023
549. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for an update on the tender process for a school (details supplied); when a contractor will be appointed; the timeframe for completion of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48638/23]
View answerThe permanent building project for the school referred to by the Deputy will deliver a new 1,000 pupil post-primary school with accommodation, including 4 classrooms, for children with special educational needs. The project is being delivered under my Department’s Design & Build programme and is currently at tender stage.
The Invitation to Tender issued in April 2023, as part of a bundle of projects issued to my Department's Framework of Design & Build Contractors. The tender process currently takes approximately 8-12 months. Tender returns have been received and are currently being evaluated.
Once a Contractor has been appointed, it is anticipated that construction will commence shortly thereafter and it is projected that construction will take some 68 weeks.
My Department will continue to keep the school and its patron body updated as the project progresses.
