Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
409. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education for an update on the capital funding being provided to a school (details supplied); when will the school be able to drawdown the funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13747/24]
View answer411. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the status of the capital funding for a school (details supplied); when the school will be able to drawdown the funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13754/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 409 and 411 together.
The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning - Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, where the design team secure all statutory approvals and prepare the suite of tender documents.
The Stage 2(b) Submission has been received in my Department and upon review, comments will issue from my Department for the Design Teams attention.
The Design Team will then be requested to confirm to my Department in writing that their tender documents are in order and comply with all current Building and Procurement regulatory guidelines, and Department Technical Guidance documents, before the project is eligible to progress to tender stage.
All departments, including the Department of Education, have to control the timing and scope of capital projects to remain within agreed budgetary parameters.
The Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform is currently engaging with capital spending departments on future NDP allocations and the Department of Education is part of this process.
The Department will advise the School Authorities as soon as possible with regard to the progression of the major project to the next stage.
