Written answers

Tuesday, 18 November 2008

Department of Education and Science

Schools Building Projects

9:00 pm

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 528: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason his Department allowed an architect to certify that a building (details supplied) in Dublin 24 had been completed in view of the fact that outstanding work by the construction company concerned in relation to this school building was not completed, and required additional attention to bring it up to standard; the discussion between his Department and the construction company in question to date on the matter; when the outstanding works will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40662/08]

Photo of Batt O'KeeffeBatt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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An extensive project for the school referred to by the Deputy is nearing completion. As is normal, the school's consultant architect provided certification relating to satisfactory progress at various stages of the works. The architect did not require permission from my Department to issue these certificates. My Department funded the school, who were the party to the contract, on receipt of the certification to enable payments to be made to the contractor as required under the terms of the contract between the school and the contractor.

Officials from my Department met with the school management to discuss the situation which arose and urged the school to comply with the terms of the contract regarding payment due to the contractor. I understand that the school subsequently met with the consultant architect and exchanged correspondence with the contractor regarding the release of money and the completion of works on the project. It is anticipated that the works will be completed shortly.

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