Schools Building Projects Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Ceisteanna (456)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

456. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the expected date on which a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be in a position to open the new school buildings constructed there; the reason for the delay in opening the new buildings; if he will outline all existing planning impediments and compliance orders related to the new building works; if he will provide details of his Department's correspondence with the construction company regarding the delay in opening the new buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38795/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The Deputy will be aware that the Department of Education and Skills recently terminated the contractor's obligation to complete the works at St Anne's National School in Ardclough, Co Kildare. The Department is liaising with the school authorities and has instructed the Design Team to commence work on procuring a completion contractor to complete the works. Subject to no issues arising, it is anticipated that the project will be completed in the coming months.