Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 May 2019
66. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed new primary school in Kanturk, County Cork; when the project will progress to the construction stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20217/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that the project to which he refers is devolved to the OPW for delivery.
I can confirm that the enabling works, involving the re-routing and under-grounding of ESB cables, are expected to be completed in May 2019.
I can further confirm that a planning application for PV panels was lodged with Cork County Council on the 4th December 2018 and full planning permission in that respect was finalised on the 3rd March 2019.
Furthermore, a list of Main Contractors and Reserved Specialists has been established following pre-qualification processes and work on Tender documents is progressing. It is now expected that tenders will issue in the next four to six weeks.
On completion of the tender process, the project will move into the construction stage.
