Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 October 2019
130. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the agreed programme of works following all stakeholder talks regarding the completion of a school (details supplied) will be published; and the timeline for completion of same. [41499/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that this project has been devolved for delivery to Westmeath County Council (WCC). He will also be aware that senior officials from my Department and WCC met with the relevant contractor two weeks ago. The meeting took place under the dispute resolution mechanisms set out in the Public Works Contract.
I can inform the Deputy that a further meeting in that respect took place yesterday. Significant further progress on addressing outstanding issues, including the programme of works, was made at that meeting and we can expect to see this reflected in activity on site in the coming days.
Given that the conciliation process is ongoing, I am not in a position to make any further comment other than to say that all parties to this process, that will continue with another meeting in the next fortnight, are focussed on completing the project by the end of the year.
