Written answers

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Department of Education and Science

Schools Building Projects

9:00 pm

Photo of Brian O'SheaBrian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 1106: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the schools capital building programme 2009 in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1869/10]

Photo of John DeasyJohn Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 1119: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application from a school (details supplied) in County Waterford for a new school; when he will sanction the appointment of a builder; if the capital funding has been allocated for the new school; when work on the new school will commence; the planned completion date of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2153/10]

Photo of Batt O'KeeffeBatt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1106 and 1119 together.

The project to which the Deputy refers is currently at tender stage. Once the tender report has been assessed, and all outstanding issues resolved, a contractor will be appointed. It is envisaged that subject to the foregoing, construction will commence in Quarter 2 of 2010.

Photo of Brian O'SheaBrian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 1107: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will respond to the concerns of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1870/10]

Photo of Batt O'KeeffeBatt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to confirm that I have written directly to the person referred to by the Deputy in connection with the provision of the new second level school in County Waterford. The new post primary school project at the location referred to in Co. Waterford is one of eight schools which I approved for inclusion in the 3rd Bundle of schools to be procured via Public Private Partnership.

This bundle is in the pre procurement stage. Detailed output specifications and Public Sector Benchmark (PSB) are being finalised and outline planning permission has been received in the case of seven of the eight schools. Work is continuing on securing outline planning permission on the remaining school site. On successful completion of this process, it is my intention that the Bundle will be handed over to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) for procurement.

The indicative timeframe for the delivery of a PPP school currently stands at approximately 4 years from the date the Bundle is announced.

Photo of Simon CoveneySimon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 1108: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a new school building (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1873/10]

Photo of Batt O'KeeffeBatt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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A revised tender report, for the school to which the Deputy refers, was received recently by my Department and is currently being assessed. I expect my officials to be in contact with the Board of Management in the coming days authorising them to commence the award process.

Photo of Michael RingMichael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 1109: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the tender process for new premises in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Mayo has been completed; the number of tenders received; if a tender has been accepted; if so, the successful applicant; when the construction phase will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1875/10]

Photo of Batt O'KeeffeBatt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that nine tenders were received for the project to which he refers. My officials are currently assessing the Tender Report which was received in recent days. Assuming that there are no issues arising, the project will be authorised to proceed to award the contract shortly.

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