Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 May 2022
103. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if she will report on the capital project for a school (details supplied); the remaining steps in the approval process: when a project manager will be appointed; when her Department was last in contact with the school in relation to the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23825/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe project for the school referred to by the Deputy is included in my Department’s Construction Programme which is being delivered under the National Development Plan (NDP) as part of Project Ireland 2040 framework.
This major building project will be delivered under my Department's ADAPT Programme. ADAPT is an acronym for the "Accelerated Delivery of Architectural Planning and Tendering".
The ADAPT programme uses a professional external Project Manager to co-ordinate and drive the Design Team to achieve the best possible timeframe for the project through the stages of Architectural Planning, to Tender and Construction.
The tender process to appoint a Project Manager is being completed this week.
Once appointed, the Project Manager will commence the tender process for the appointment of a Design Team for each of the projects on this ADAPT programme, including this project.
My Department will keep the school authorities informed of the progression of these appointments as they proceed.
