Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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335. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the date on which she signed, or will sign, the letter of intent for a school project to reach completion stage (details supplied). [19290/24]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The large scale capital project at the school referred to by the Deputy is at Architectural Planning Stage 3 - Tender Action and Award.

The authorisation to issue the Letter of Intent issued on 18^th April 2024, as per procurement rules, there is a 14 day standstill period, following which, should the contractor accept, a Letter of Acceptance can issue. Only when the Letter of Acceptance has issued is there a contract in place to enable construction to commence and all the contract terms and conditions apply.

Once the contractor has been appointed, it is expected that it will take approximately 15 months to complete the project.

The Design Team and Department of Education officials are in contact with the Board of Management of the school, ensuring they are fully briefed on the progression of the project.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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337. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the budget available for completion works at a school (details supplied) in Naas, County Kildare; and the timeline for the completion and opening of the building. [19292/24]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The large scale capital project at the school referred to by the Deputy is at Architectural Planning Stage 3 - Tender Action and Award.

The authorisation to issue the Letter of Intent issued on 18^th April 2024, as per procurement rules, there is a 14 day standstill period, following which, should the contractor accept, a Letter of Acceptance can issue. Only when the Letter of Acceptance has issued is there a contract in place to enable construction to commence and all the contract terms and conditions apply.

Once the contractor has been appointed, it is expected that it will take approximately 15 months to complete the project.

Given the procurement process involved, it is not appropriate at this stage to provide the detailed cost information requested by the Deputy as it is an integral part of the overall tender and the Contract awarded.