Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
1011. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the plans for new school buildings at a school (details supplied) including a clear timeframe for completion; and if her attention has been drawn to the growing frustration amongst teachers, students and parents at the slow pace of progress. [30040/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe project to which the deputy refers has been devolved for delivery to Donegal Education and Training Board (DETB).
I am pleased to inform you that the Department has approved the project to proceed to tender. A list of pre-qualified contactors has been approved, to which the project is being tendered.
While at this stage it is not possible to provide a timeline for completion of the project, DETB will be engaging directly with the school authority to give a clear indication of progress through the tender stage and onto the construction stage.
