Written answers

Wednesday, 6 May 2015

Department of Education and Skills

Schools Building Projects Status

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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516. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the position regarding progressing the provision of extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if all documentation required has been submitted by the school authorities; the extent to which this documentation has been assessed to date; when it is expected approval will issue to enable the school proceed to planning permission stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17888/15]

Photo of Jan O'SullivanJan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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The Major Building Project for the school referred to by the Deputy, is currently at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning, Stage 2b Detailed Design, which includes obtaining the necessary statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents.

In February of this year, the appointment of a replacement design team to the building project was completed and the school authorities were requested to liaise with their new design team, progress the project to Stage 2b, apply to secure statutory approvals and complete tender documentation including prequalification of contractors.

A submission from the Board of Management and their new design team was made to the Department, and comments have issued to the school authorities in order to provide clarification on a number of issues for the school and their design team.

This project was included on the 5 year construction programme to proceed to tender and construction in 2014/15. When the Stage 2(b) submission for the project has been received and assessed, my Department will be in further communication with the school authority regarding the progression of the project to tender and construction at that time.

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