Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2018
172. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills when replacement buildings were first sought for the prefab classrooms being used in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 22; if his attention has been drawn to the poor condition of these prefabs; the stage the current proposals for this school have reached; the timeframe to complete same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38379/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra173. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills when replacement buildings were first sought for the prefab classrooms being used in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 22; if his attention has been drawn to the poor condition of these prefabs; the stage proposals for this school have reached; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38380/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to answer Questions Nos. 172 and 173 together.
The major building project referred to by the Deputy relates to both the Junior School and Senior School in question.
A brief was prepared by the Planning and Building Unit of my Department to extend and refurbish both schools as a single building project and a Design Team was appointed in January 2014.
The major building project for the schools is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b), Detailed Design which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents.
All Statutory Applications including Planning Permission, Fire Safety Certification and Disability Access Certification have been secured.
The Design Team is currently working on completion of the Stage 2(b) submission, which includes the latest Departmental Technical Guidance Document TGD 033, Compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations, (NZEB).
Upon receipt and review of the Stage 2(b) Submission, my Department will revert to the Board of Management of the schools with regard to the further progression of the project at that time.
This major building project is included on the Department’s 6 year Construction Programme 2016-21.
