Alan Kelly
Ceist:484. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Education the up-to-date position on a new school project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25495/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2020
484. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Education the up-to-date position on a new school project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25495/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe major project for the construction of the new school building for St Paul’s Secondary School, Monasterevin is at an advanced stage of the tender process. The Design Team has finalised its engagement with the preferred bidder and the preferred bidder is in the process of putting in place the required bond. It is anticipated that the supplementary tender report with the fully executed bond should be received in the Department shortly.
Subject to no issues arising, it is envisaged that construction will commence in the 4th quarter of 2020 with a contract duration of approximately 20 months.