Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 October 2008
223 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the developments, since his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 767 of 17 June 2008, in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the degree to which the full accommodation requirement then identified still apply; when it is expected that the next stage of the development plan will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36439/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am pleased to inform the Deputy that on 29 September, I announced that the project in question could proceed. A tender report for the school building project referred to by the Deputy was previously received by my Department.
As the Deputy will be aware however, from February 2008 all Capital Works Projects must use the new Government Construction Contracts Committee (GCCC) Forms of Construction Contracts for Public Works and, as a result, it will be necessary to re-tender the project. Officials in my Department will be in contact with the school authorities regarding the re-tendering process.
224 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent of classroom accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the requirements for further accommodation and facilities; when it is anticipated that these will materialise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36440/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school to which the Deputy refers has 2 permanent classrooms and 3 prefabs, one of which was grant aided for the 2008/09 school year. The school has not notified the Department of any other current needs.
