Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 February 2024
151. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent to which replacement facilities or a new school (details supplied) is progressing; whether the causes of the delay can be ameliorated in the short term; the extent to which security costs and maintenance in the interim might be a factor in the determination of any outcome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8580/24]
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. It is currently at Stage 2b of the process, which allows for detailed design/planning, obtaining the necessary statutory permissions and the preparation of tender documents.
I am pleased to inform the Deputy that planning has been granted for this project, and the pre-qualification process is currently underway, and once complete and following Departmental approval, the NDFA will continue with the tender process for appointing a contractor.
Any security or maintenance concerns that may arise during the course of this project will be addressed and dealt with as per Department guidelines.
While at this early stage it is not possible to provide a timeline for completion of the project, the NDFA will be engaging directly with the school to keep it informed of progress.
