Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 December 2019
244. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of an extension at a school (details supplied); the timeframe for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53267/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is part of a joint project. The project is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) Detailed Design which includes the application for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of tender documents.
In June 2019, at a meeting with the schools, the consultant Design Team Quantity Surveyor advised that the company is withdrawing from the project. In early October 2019, the Design Team Consultant Architect advised that it is forced to withdraw from the project as the firm has gone into liquidation.
A tender process to replace both the design team Architect and Quantity Surveyor has recently commenced.
When the replacement consultants have been appointed the Design Team will complete work on the Stage 2(b) report which will be submitted to the Department for review.
Upon review of the Stage 2(b) submission my Department will be in contact with the school regarding the further progression of this project, including pre-qualification of contractors.
