Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023
454. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Education when construction will commence of the new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4654/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraA major building project for the school in question has been devolved for delivery to Louth County Council.
I am pleased to inform the deputy that the Department recently authorised Louth County Council to issue the Letter of Intent to the preferred tenderer. If all is in order with the Supplementary Tender Report that has follwed, a Letter of Acceptance will then issue.
This will facilitate commencement of construction work by the preferred tenderer in the near future. The supplementary tender report was submitted to the Department on 24th January and is currently under review. The Department will make contact with Louth County Council following completion of this review.
