Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. I sincerely acknowledge the excellent work that goes on in the school, including its delivery of education to its students, its role in the community and the excellence of the entire school community. This school is a priority for delivery but there is a process. On the procurement process, in the first instance, the appointment of the project manager involved a detailed commercial process that had to be completed. It is very positive that the process has been completed. It is particularly positive that a site visit has taken place and was done as a priority. That means we can advance to the next stage.

The appointment of a design team is a significant body of work in that we are talking about the architect, quantity surveyor, civil construction engineer, mechanical and electrical engineer, fire safety consultant, project supervisor for the design process and all of that. It will be given every opportunity to progress apace. I am mindful of what the Deputy said about the planning process, which will obviously be helpful.

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