Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 September 2021
107. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education the status of progress and the timelines for the delivery of new school accommodation for primary schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45436/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe status of the major building projects referred to by the Deputy is as follows:-
Scoil Chronain 19530H
The permanent school building project for Scoil Chronáin has been assigned to my Department’s Design & Build delivery programme. This delivery programme uses a professional external Project Manager to progress the project through the relevant stages of architectural planning, tender and construction.
The planning application for the project was submitted on the 18th August 2021. It is not possible to provide an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project to tender and construction stages until such time as the necessary statutory approvals have been secured.
St Thomas JNS & Scoil Áine SNS, Lucan RN 19542R & 19676P
The Board of Management of both these schools have recently agreed to a new schedule of accommodation to include a new 24 classroom school and 3 classroom Special Education Needs base for each school on the existing school site. My Department will be in further contact with the schools in the context of the steps to be taken to progress the project to the next stage of the architectural planning process.
Divine Mercy JNS 19865S & SNS RN 20187H
The major building project for Divine Mercy Jnr & Snr schools is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning Stage 2(b) – Detailed Design. The replacement Consultant Architect is currently carrying out a due diligence review of the Stage 2(b) tender documentation, previously prepared, in conjunction with the other Design Team members. The Consultant Architect will then submit a Due Diligence Report to my Department for review. Upon review, my Department will be in contact with the school regarding the further progression of this project, including pre-qualification of contractors.
Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcain/Gaelscoil na Camogie, Clondalkin RN 19855P/19991A
The building project for Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcain, and Gaelscoil na Camóige is currently at tender stage. A Stage 3 tender report identifying a recommended bidder has been submitted to my Department. An initial review has been carried out, however, further information/clarification has been requested from the Design Team. Upon receipt of same, a further review will be carried out.
