Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
546. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the joint major building project for schools (details supplied) in Drogheda; what stage it is currently at; when they can expect progression to the next stage of the planning process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15291/24]
View answerThe joint Major Building Project referred to by the Deputy for St Ita's & St Mary's Special Schools, Drogheda, is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning -Stage 2(b) – Detailed Design, where the design team secure all Statutory Applications and prepare the suite of tender documents.The Design Team have recently secured all Statutory Approvals, including Planning Permission, following a request for further information from the Local Authority,The design team are completing work on the Stage 2(b) submission, to be forwarded to my Department for review.Upon receipt, review and approval of the Stage 2(b) submission, the Department will inform the School Authorities and their Design Team of the progression of the major project to the next stage of Architectural Planning – Tender Award.
In accordance with the Infrastructure Guidelines published by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, approval at any stage in the project life cycle constitutes approval to move to the next stage rather than overall project approval.
