Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2018
189. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if authorisation has issued to the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare to commence the pre-qualification of contractors for a new school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17485/18]
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 my Department and on 9 February 2018 comments issued to the school and its Design Team.
My Department also 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.
A letter recently issued to the school and its Design Team advising them of a timeframe for the progression of this project including the Pre-Qualification of Contractors.
