Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 November 2020
133. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education when it is anticipated that students of schools (details supplied) will be in a position to move into their new school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35625/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn the specific matters that have impacted the handover of the building, my Department is taking the appropriate steps to ensure it is completely satisfied that the building is fit for handover prior to accepting it. My Department is engaging with the contractor in this regard under the appropriate terms of the public works contract. Some communication was received from the contractor on 30 September and was reviewed and assessed. That communication was deemed inadequate and a further notice issued to the contractor in October. A response was received at the end of October and this is being considered.
While this process is underway, it will not be possible to provide definitive timelines for occupation of the building. However, as this process develops my Department officials will keep the ETB and the school managements informed of developments.
