Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2020
221. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the construction of a new school (details supplied); if the contract has been terminated; if so, the circumstances that brought this about; the person or body that owns the temporary school; if it will be available for September 2020; the value of the new school contract; the amount paid to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12309/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Board of Management of Mercy Convent School has been through the formal dispute resolution process resulting in the termination of the obligation of the Main Contractor to complete the construction of the new school building.
The Board of Management and the school’s design team are currently working on the necessary documentation to tender for a new contractor to expedite the completion of the new school.
Demolition of the existing school was necessary to facilitate the construction of the new school on the restricted site; therefore the programme included for the construction of a 22-classroom temporary school. The temporary school will remain available to the school authority until the construction of the new school is complete.
