Schools Building Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 November 2023

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Questions (377)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

377. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the progress to date in the delivery of the three school project at Celbridge, County Kildare, with particular reference to replacement for a special school (details supplied), long since outdated; the extent to which this project is proceeding in accordance with plans; if any revision is required to expedite progress for the schools in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53153/23]

Written answers

Minister for Education

The campus project to which the Deputy refers, is devolved for delivery to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA). This project is part of the bundle referred to as ‘Project Shannon'.

I am pleased to advise that the procurement for the design team is currently underway and is nearing completion. Once the procurement process is finalised, the design team will be formally appointed to design the buildings, obtain the necessary statutory planning permissions, and progress the project to tender and construction in due course.

At this early stage of the architectural process, it is not possible to provide a timeline for completion of the project. The NDFA, as the devolved delivery body, will engage directly with the school authorities to keep them informed of progress.