Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 1530: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the timeframe in respect of a school (details supplied) regarding its inclusion in the bundle as a result of the start up of building and completion of same. [1419/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware the new secondary school in Ballinamore is one of seven schools which I have approved for inclusion in the 3rd Bundle of schools to be procured via Public Private Partnership. This Bundle is in the pre-procurement stage and my Department is about to commence a round of stakeholders' meetings. A detailed output specification and Public Sector Benchmark will be prepared and outline planning permission will be sought for each location. On successful completion of this process, the Bundle will be handed over to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) for procurement. A contract cannot be awarded until the procurement process has been successfully completed. The indicative timeframe for the delivery of a PPP school currently stands at approximately 4 years from the date the Bundle is formally announced.