Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2024
347. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the progress to date in the provision of new school building for a school (details supplied) given the current premises was only intended to be temporary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6635/24]
View answerThe school project to which the Deputy refers is devolved for delivery to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) as part of a bundled school building programme.
This project is progressing through the various stages in line with necessary governance and compliance. The project is currently at Stage 1 of the architectural design process. The procurement process to appoint the design team is ongoing in accordance with procedures set out in EU public procurement directives. The design team, once appointed, will take the project through the various stages of architectural planning and onwards through the statutory planning requirements and construction.
As the project is at an early stage in the delivery process, it is not possible at this time to give a date for its completion. The NDFA have and will continue to engage directly with the school authorities to keep them informed of progress.
