Réada Cronin
Ceist:84. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education to provide a detailed update on the situation in relation to the new schools (details supplied). [16268/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 16 April 2024
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Freagraí scríofa
As the Deputy is aware, my Department approved a major building project for each of the three schools she has referred to.
The project for the Gaelcholáiste has been devolved for delivery to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB). The Service Level Agreement (SLA) was issued to KWETB in Q4 2023. The next step is for the ETB to procure a Design Team for the project to design the buildings, obtain the necessary statutory planning permissions, and move the project onward to tender and construction in due course.
The project located in Prosperous that the Deputy referred to has also been devolved for delivery to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board. It is currently at Stage 2b of the architectural design process. KWETB recently informed my Department that the Planning application was lodged with Kildare County Council in Quarter 1 2024. Subject to completion of the planning process, the project will proceed to tender and construction in due course.
The project located in Naas that the Deputy referred to, has been devolved to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) for delivery as part of a programme bundle of school building projects. It is currently at Stage 2b of the architectural design process. A planning application was lodged with Kildare County Council and planning permission was granted. The pre-qualification process is currently underway and once complete, and following Departmental approval, the NDFA will continue the tender process for appointing a contractor in due course.
It is not possible to provide an accurate timeline for completion of these projects at this stage but please be assured that the relevant delivery body will be engaging directly with the school authorities to keep them informed of progress.