Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 June 2012
233 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the stage of a proposed building project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; when this project will proceed to the next stage; the timescale for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30916/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. The Design Team are currently working on the Stage 2a Submission (Developed Sketch Design) and, when complete, the school will forward this submission to my Department for review. Assuming no issues arise, the project will then proceed to stage 2(b) which includes planning permission and the preparation of tender documents.
To ensure that every child has access to a school place, the delivery of projects to meet the increasing demographic demands will be the main focus for capital investment over the next 5 years, particularly in those areas where most future demographic growth will be concentrated. The project referred to by the Deputy will continue to progress through the design stages of architectural planning. However, due to competing demands on my Department's capital budget, it is not possible at this time to progress the project to tender and construction stage.
