Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2011
151 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that a school (details supplied) in Dublin 18 is among those going to tender and construction in 2012 in view of the fact that the school site configuration will make it impossible to remain on-site and build at the same time if there is a further year’s delay in commencing construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39890/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe building project for the school referred to by the Deputy was included in the School Building Work Programme announced on 24th January 2011. It was one of a number of schools authorised to secure planning permission with a view to preparing tender documents. The Design Team are currently working on the completion of Stage 2(b) of Architectural Planning which includes Planning Permission, Fire Certificate and Disability Access Certificate (DAC) and the preparation of tender documents. Planning Permission was lodged on 7th November and a decision is awaited.
I recently announced that I will be publishing a detailed plan on an annual basis in relation to planned expenditure on individual school major projects. The first of these in relation to 2012 expenditure will be published in later this month. All school building projects currently in architectural planning will be considered in the context of these programmes, taking into account the funding available, the building costs involved and the progression of other major projects required to meet demographic needs.
