Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 May 2012
17 Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will indicate definitively the date on which the new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be opened for its purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25916/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe project to which the Deputy refers commenced construction in December 2010. The brief is for a new 16 classroom generic repeat design school. The project had a construction period of twelve months and was anticipated to be completed in January 2012. During construction a number of technical and legal issues arose which have delayed the completion of the project. These issues need to be resolved before the building project can be deemed to be substantially complete. The Design Team for the project are currently liaising with the Contractor with a view to having the remaining issues resolved as soon as possible. However it is not possible at this juncture to give a definitive date as to when the building will be opened. My officials have been in contact with the school authorities to inform them of the situation.
