Schools Building Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 May 2022

Thursday, 26 May 2022

Ceisteanna (270)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

270. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the estimated timeline that is in place in relation to the tender process in the case of a school (details supplied); if all milestones are on track to be met on time; if the inclusion of temporary accommodation on the permanent site has been considered with regard to the timing and spatial needs of the permanent school project; if a tender and procurement route has been established for the temporary accommodation; the estimated timelines for same to ensure that temporary accommodation will be in place for students going back to school in the 2023-2024 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27149/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education

The permanent accommodation for the school is being delivered under my Department’s Design and Build Programme which uses a professional external Project Management team to progress the project through the stages of architectural planning, tendering and construction. 

It is intended that the project for the school referred to by the Deputy will be included in the next bundle of projects to proceed to tender later this year.

My Department continues to liaise with the school's patron body in relation to the school’s interim accommodation needs. It is intended that the school will move to suitable interim accommodation on the permanent site for the 2023/24 school year, pending delivery of the permanent accommodation for the school.