Written answers

Tuesday, 27 January 2009

Department of Education and Science

Schools Refurbishment

9:00 pm

Photo of Terence FlanaganTerence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 1557: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he will address the need of renovation and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 20; if he is satisfied that the accommodation in this school is safe and poses no risk to the health and safety of students or staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1700/09]

Photo of Batt O'KeeffeBatt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that on the 23rd of January last, I announced details of 10 major school building projects which are to proceed to tender and construction.

The project for the school to which the Deputy refers, which is for an extension and refurbishment, is included in this list.

While all of the projects concerned were previously offered for tender, they will now be re-offered under the new form of contracts for public capital projects to get better value for money.

The projects are now to start the re-tendering process so that construction work can get under way as quickly as possible.

My officials will contact each school shortly to guide them on the next steps to be taken.

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