Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 March 2013
266. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current status of the six new or replacement schools announced as part of the national stimulus plan on an individual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15153/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn July 2012 a planned investment in educational projects through the public private partnership process (PPP) was announced as part of the Government's economic stimulus package. As a result, a further 2 bundles of school projects will be rolled out consisting of a total of 12 individual schools worth a total of approximately €100 million.
Delivering these schools through the PPP process will mean that the private sector rather than the State sector will bear the initial costs of the job rich schools projects. Accordingly, procurement of these 2 bundles is expected to commence on a rolling basis beginning in 2013 with the completion of the schools targeted for 2017 and 2018. Schools that make up Bundle 4 will consist of 1 primary and 5 post primary schools details of which are as follows:
Name School Type
1 St Joseph's Secondary School, Tulla, Co Clare. New Secondary School.
2 Skibbereen, Co Cork. New Community School.
3 Celbridge Co Kildare New Primary School
4 Celbridge Co. Kildare. New Post Primary School.
5 St Mary's College, Dundalk, Louth. Secondary School.
6 Comeragh, Carrick-on-Suir New VEC College.
Details of the 6 schools that are expected to make up Bundle 5 are currently being finalised.
