Schools Building Projects Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 December 2015

Wednesday, 16 December 2015

Ceisteanna (158)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

158. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the long-sought new-build school to replace the current structure of the Holy Family school in Cootehill in County Cavan; if the project is beyond design stage; if the tendering stage has been reached; if the required funding has been approved to allow the project to proceed to construction in 2016; if works will commence in 2016, the alternative accommodation that has been arranged for pupils and teachers during construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45584/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The project to provide permanent accommodation for Holy Family School, Cootehill, Cavan is currently at Stage 2(a) (Developed Design stage) of the architectural planning process. My Department officials recently met with the school authority and their design team to determine what issues, including the decant requirements, remain to be addressed in the design stages and the most effective means of addressing those issues. As the Deputy is aware on Tuesday 17th November 2015 I announced details of the major school building projects where construction is expected to commence over the next 6 years. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the major project for this school is included in this plan and is scheduled to commence construction in 2016. Information in respect of all projects on the 6 year plan is available on my Department's website www.education.ie.