Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2018
371. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the stage 2B report for a school (details supplied) has been approved; if the school has been authorised to invite expressions of interest from contractors for the construction project; when the construction is likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24834/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe building project referred to by the Deputy is for a new 24 classroom school including a Special Needs Unit, with a floor area of approx. 4,748 m2.
The project is currently at Stage 2B of Architectural Planning. The Stage 2B report is being finalised and the Department is engaging with the Design Team in that regard.
On completion of Stage 2b and providing no other issues arise, the Department will be in a position to authorise the project to proceed to pre-qualification of contractors. The Department has written to the school outlining the projected timeframe for progression of this project to tender and construction stage and the steps involved.
