Eoghan Murphy (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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746. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to provide information regarding construction works (details supplied) in Dublin 4. [46500/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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In accordance with the Safety Health and Welfare (Construction) Regulation 2013 the Department appointed a Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) for this project. The PSDP has confirmed that any risk to workers and/or the general public has been fully considered throughout the design process and that mitigation measures to deal with any risks have been examined in detail and included in the construction works.

The project commenced on site on 7th December 2015 and it is envisaged that it will take approximately 18 months to complete.

With regard to asbestos removal, I can confirm that a full Type 3 Refurbishment and Demolitions Asbestos Survey was completed by a qualified asbestos surveyor in Autumn 2012. Some Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM's) have been identified in areas of the existing building, and will be carefully removed prior to commencement of demolitions.

The removal and disposal of all ACM's will be carried out by the contractor in accordance with Health & Safety Legislation and Health & Safety Authority Codes of Practice. The methodology for the disposal of all construction waste, including ACM's, will be submitted to the Local Authority for their approval before this work commences.

With regard to vermin and pest control, an extensive pest (rat and pigeon) extermination programme was carried out in October/November to eliminate the rodent population around the existing school building which is to be demolished. A pest control programme will be maintained by the contactor during the demolition phase of the works, to deal with any remaining rodents or pests on the site.

In relation to any possible road closures during the course of the contract, the Contractor has completed a Construction Management Plan for the construction stage of the works, which has been submitted to the Local Authority, Dublin City Council, for approval in line with the Planning Conditions. Local residents will be notified in advance of any road closures which may be required during construction.