Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2017
98. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received the revised fully costed brief from the design team relating to a school (details supplied); if it has been reviewed and cleared by his Department; if the tender report has been submitted to enable the tender process to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2051/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra101. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills when construction of a school (details supplied) will commence; the timeframe for the works, in view of the fact that Kildare County Council has granted planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2061/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 101 together.
The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputies 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.
The conditions of the Planning Permission required a change to the brief for the project. The Brief Change Request was received by my Department. However, on initial review it was found that the documents submitted were incomplete and further information was requested. This information was received last week and is under review.
Once the review is complete and a determination has been made on the Brief Change Request the Design Team will be in a position to finalise the Stage 2(b) Report. Upon receipt and review of this report my Department will revert to the school with regard to the further progression of the project at that time.
