Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2017
97. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the design team for a school (details supplied) has submitted its assessment of the changes that are required to tender documents for the project arising from changes introduced in public works contracts; if the report has been reviewed; when tenders will be invited for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2050/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2b – Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been obtained.
In September 2016, the Board of Management and its Design Team were requested to review the impact of the recently introduced changes to the Public Works Contracts (PWC) and to revert to my Department with an assessment of what, if any, additional works are required to bring the tender documents into line with those changes. The Design Team have confirmed that they are working on this report in parallel with the progression of the stage 2b documentation will submit the documentation to my Department shortly.
Upon receipt and review of this outstanding documentation my Department will revert to Board of Management with regard to the further progression of the project at that time.
