Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2018
170. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school project (details supplied); if the project will go to construction in 2019; if the funding required will be ring-fenced in view of the recent announcement of 40 new school projects for the east of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17404/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe major building project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning Stage 2b (Detailed Design), which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been secured.
The Stage 2b submission has been reviewed by the Department and my Department issued comments on the stage 2b submission to the school and its Design Team. My Department requested confirmations from the Design Team that it carries out one final review of all of its tender documentation to ensure compliance with DoES requirements. The Design Team has been requested to submit written confirmation from each Design Team member including the PSDP that they have completed this review and are satisfied that the Tender Documents are complete, correct and in compliance with DoES and Building Control (Amendment) Regulations (BC(A)R) tender documentation requirements. A response is awaited.
Upon receipt of these confirmations, my Department will then revert to the school with regard to the further progression of the project.
Further to the finalization of Stage 2b, my Department recently issued a letter to the school and its Design Team advising them of a timeframe for the progression of this project. The recent announcement of new school projects has no implications for this project in terms of funding or timeframe for progression.
