Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
282. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for details of, including an estimated timeline and how long the tendering process for a school (details supplied) will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2559/24]
View answerThe project, to which the Deputy refers, is devolved for delivery to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB). The large scale project provides for an extension to the existing school, the demolition of a section of the building and the refurbishment of some of the existing buildings.
A planning application was submitted to Wicklow County Council who have requested further information. The design team are currently in the process of procuring the additional surveys requested by the local authority. KWETB will submit the Stage 2b report for review once the necessary statutory planning permissions have been obtained. Following a review and approval of the Stage 2b report, the ETB will be approved to commence tendering for a contractor in due course.
As the design team are currently ensuring compliance with the request from the local authority, it is not possible to provide an accurate timeline for the tendering process or completion of the project. KWETB will continue to engage directly with the school authority to keep it informed of progress.
