Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2018
224. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a building project for a school (details supplied) has moved from stage 2B to tender stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37488/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe major building project at the school referred to by the Deputy is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning - Stage 2b.
According to the Stage 2b documentation submitted in November 2017, the estimated stage 2b cost plan increased substantially from the approved costs at stage 2a.
In accordance with Departmental Design Team Procedures, where the approved cost limits have been exceeded, a Brief Change Report is necessary.
Upon review of the Brief Change, and following a meeting with the Design Team, my Department requested further detailed information from the Design Team, in particular a stand-alone Civil and Structural Consultants report with regard to the magnitude of the increases in the substructure requirements of this project.
This additional information was received by my Department on 10th September and is currently under review.
Until the Brief Change Report has been approved, the Stage 2b documentation cannot be reviewed.
