Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2024
293. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education for an urgent update on the construction plan for a new school building (details supplied) that is in danger of losing their approved contractor if delays persist, which would be a very costly set back to this already long-awaited urgent building project; when approval will be issued to the design team to commence construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7750/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe project brief for the Major Project at Holy Family Community School includes the Demolition of the existing school and the phased construction of a three storey 1,000 pupil Community School with Special Education Needs Unit and PE Hall.
My Department’s planning and building unit is currently assessing its work programme and priorities for 2024 in the context of overall requirements. The large scale capital project at Holy Family Community School remains a priority for delivery, in line with the accommodation issues present at the school.
The project is at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning Stage 3 – Tender Action Award, the tender process was undertaken and a contractor identified. The next steps for the project will be the completion of the tender process and progression to Stage 4 – Construction.
My Department want to reassure the Holy Family Community School community that the school building project will be progressed and delivered. My Department will update the school authorities when there is a further update on the progression of the major projects.
