Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 November 2015
183. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the tender process regarding a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39968/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe major building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning – Stage 2b, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert, Disability Access Cert and the preparation of Tender Documents. A shortlist of prequalified contractors has been selected. All relevant statutory approvals have been obtained and the Design Team are currently working on the preparation of the tender documentation.
Once the Stage 2b Tender documentation is submitted to the Department, the Department will carry out its review and subject to no issues arising the project will then progress to tender and construction stages. The building project is on the current Five Year Construction Programme.
