Pádraig O'Sullivan
Question:88. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education for an update on a school building project in County Cork (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50145/23]
View answerWednesday, 15 November 2023
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The project for the school referred to by the Deputy is being delivered under my Department's Design and Build Programme and is currently in construction. The Letter of Acceptance for the school referred to by the Deputy issued to the preferred tenderer on the 18th May 2022 commencing the school building contract for the 500 pupil post-primary school and accommodation, including two classrooms, for children with special educational needs.
The construction programme is some 84 weeks and, due to complexities on site, will be handed over in three phases.
• Phase 1 of the construction project, comprising of the demolition of existing buildings and provision of a new extension for 350 pupils with accommodation, including 2 classrooms, for children with special educational needs was handed over on 18th August 2023.
• Phase 2 is scheduled for handover in Q4 2023 and includes the demolition of the existing woodwork building and removal of existing prefabs.
• Phase 3 is scheduled for handover in Q1 2024 and includes the completion of the carpark and associated ground works.