James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I again thank the Senator for raising the important issue of Ballinspittle National School's new project. I hear the Senator's concerns about the population growing, how there is a real need for this school in a strong community that is very positive towards it, and about the delivery of this new important project.

From the information provided to me, I understand the project is at the end of the design team stage 2(b), confirmations and completion of pre-qualification process. As soon as that is complete, which I believe will be soon, it will then move to tender stage which takes between six to eight months, with typically 20 months thereafter for the construction period, although that can change depending on the complexity of the construction.

That is all the information I have to hand. If I can get further information, I will endeavour to provide it to the Senator.