Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the construction in Midleton of an Educate Together facility; when the start date for construction will be met; and when the commencement notice was applied for. [29657/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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Officials from My Department are currently finalising the site acquisition for the new school building to which the Deputy refers. Once this has been completed the project will then be progressed to construction with the commencement notice being lodged.

Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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144. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason construction of a new building for a school (details supplied) has been delayed; the stage of the design, planning and build process the project is currently at; when construction will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29660/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The major building project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning - Stage 2(b),which includes the applications for the Fire Certificate and Disability Access Certificate and the preparation of Tender Documents. Planning permission has been secured.

The Design team are currently completing the Stage 2b (Detailed Design) submission which when completed will be submitted to my Department for review. My Department will revert to the school with regard to the further progression of the project following consideration of that report.