Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017
426. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when tenders will be invited for a project (details supplied) in view of the fact that planning permission was granted for a school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38504/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe building project at the school referred to by the Deputy will provide a new 3 storey Primary School comprising 24 Classrooms and also includes a Special Needs Unit.
The project is currently at Stage 2B - Detailed Design of Architectural Planning, which includes applications for all statutory consents including Planning Permission, Disability Access Certificate and Fire Safety Certificate and the preparation of tender documentation. Planning Permission was granted on 1st August 2017.
The design team are currently working on completing Stage 2B of the architectural planning process. When complete the stage 2(b) report will be submitted to my Department. When this submission has been received and reviewed my Department will then be in further contact with the school authorities as regards the progression of the project to tender and construction stages.
This project is included in my Department's 6 year School Building Programme announced in November 2015.
