Pearse Doherty
Ceist:76. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school building project (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2183/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraSchools Building Projects Status
Ceisteanna (76)
Freagraí scríofa
The project for the school referred to by the Deputy, will comprise a new two storey 8 classroom primary school at the existing site.
A Design Team was appointed in June 2017 and the project commenced Stage 1 of the Architectural Planning Process. Stage 1 is the Preliminary Design Stage where the Design Team in conjunction with the school authorities will analyse all the constraints of the site, develop a preferred design option and ensure that this is the best option for the delivery of the brief.
Once the Stage 1 submission has been received and reviewed by my Department a meeting will be arranged with the school authorities and the Design Team to review and progress the design proposals.
The project will be progressed through the normal stages of architectural planning and it will be a matter for the school and its design team to expedite the progression of the design through those stages.
Schools Building Contractors
Ceisteanna (77)
Niall Collins
Ceist:77. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an updated report on the building programme at a school (details supplied) will be provided; the actions being taken in respect of issues of concern to the local community which have been the subject of contacts with the architects and builders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2189/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The contractor and design team on the project referred to by the Deputy met with the local residents last week to listen to their concerns.
They assured the residents that the works on site are fully in accordance with the planning consent granted by South Dublin County Council in respect of the design, height and location of the building.
Restrictions on both noise and working hours were stipulated in the conditions set out in the planning permission. The contractor has undertaken to continue to monitor and comply with these conditions.
The concerns of the local residents were noted and the contractor and the design team will review these concerns and look to mitigate noise levels to the greatest possible extent.
Schools Refurbishment
Ceisteanna (78)
Joan Burton
Ceist:78. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the refurbishment of a school (details supplied); when works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2236/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Deputy will be aware that my Department granted funding to the school in question for roof works under the Summer Works Scheme (2016-2017). I understand that this project was completed in December 2017.
My Department has no record of receiving any further correspondence from the school.
Schools Refurbishment
Ceisteanna (79)
Joan Burton
Ceist:79. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the refurbishment of a school (details supplied); when works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2237/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The appointment of the Design Team for the major building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is currently at an advanced stage.
Officials from my Department have been in regular contact directly with the Board of Management and have outlined the steps in the Design Team appointment process.