Mark Ward
Ceist:145. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the progress made on a school extension (details supplied) to the final stages of the tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8548/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 22 February 2024
Ceisteanna (145, 147)
Eoin Ó Broin
Ceist:147. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the building project for a school (details supplied); the timeframe for when the tender will progress; the timeline for the completion of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8551/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 145 and 147 together.
The large scale capital project at the school referred to by the Deputy, is at Architectural Planning Stage 3 – Tender Action and Award. The project brief includes a new extension and refurbishment of the existing building, to provide accommodation for 1000 pupils with classrooms for children with Special Educational needs.
My Department want to reassure the Deputy and the school community, that the building project remains a priority for progression.
The Tender report is currently under review by my Department officials, the school authority will be updated when this review is complete.
Until the contractor is appointed it is not possible to provide an estimated completion date, however, once the contractor is appointed it is expected that it will take approximately 20 months to complete the project.