Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
440. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education the proposed date for the final Stage 2 meeting for the major school building project that incorporates school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12133/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe joint major building project for the schools referred to by the Deputy is currently completing Stage 2(a) - Developed Design, where the preferred design option is developed to a stage where it can be fully cost planned and prepared to lodge for Statutory Approvals.
The Design Team submitted the Stage 2(a) Report to my Department on 1st February 2024, and upon review, an architectural workshop was held on 14th February 2024 to discuss and clarify details in the report. During the workshop, my Department provided comments to the Design Team to address prior to a final Stage 2(a) Stakeholders meeting being arranged. The Design Team response to those comments has been received by my Department, and a further architectural workshop is required in order to fully address all the comments. This is currently being arranged between Department officials and the Consultant Architect, and is expected to be held in late March 2024.
The Design Team will then need an opportunity to make any necessary revision to their Stage 2(a) report, and upon receipt and further review of the revised Stage 2(a) report by my Department, the Stage 2(a) Stakeholders meeting can be arranged.
