Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2021
138. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education the emergency measures that can be taken to remedy the conditions of the prefab classrooms at a school (details supplied); the progress of the prequalification process of the tender for the new buildings; when the parents and children can realistically expect the construction can be completed; and the measures she can take to fast track the completion of this project. [57178/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design.
On the 21st September 2021, my Department authorised Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) and its design team to complete the pre-qualification process to shortlist building contractors and then proceed to Tender Stage. This completion process is currently underway.
A tender stage normally takes between 6-8 months but the Department has been working with design teams to try and expedite this process. The construction period is anticipated to be approximately 22 months.
Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) submitted an Emergency Works Scheme application to repair the roofs of two of the Prefabs in the school; this application has been approved by my Department. As this is a Devolved Project it is the responsibility of the DDLETB to progress the works, it is also open to DDLETB to apply for further emergency works for the school should that be necessary.
