Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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216. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status regarding progress being made on the following schools (details supplied). [8541/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that building projects for the schools in question are included in my Department’s 6 Year Construction Programme. 

In relation to first and second schools referred to by the Deputy, preparatory work has been initiated to advance these projects. 

In relation to the third and fourth schools referred to by the Deputy for which the acquisition of a site by my Department is required, this process is also underway.

In relation to the fifth school referred to by the Deputy I can confirm that the Patron is assisting my Department with the identification of a suitable site.

My Department will continue to liaise directly with the school authorities concerned in the context of progressing these projects through the architectural planning process.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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217. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new education campus in Maynooth; if he or his officials have evaluated the tender report; when construction will begin; the proposed duration of construction works to reach completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8557/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a comprehensive examination of the Tender Report for the Maynooth post-primary schools project has been completed by my Department’s Professional and Technical staff.  Currently, matters are in hand to complete the necessary Financial Robustness element of the tender process and to update the Cost Benefit Analysis Report with the tender figures for the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.  A Letter of Intent to the preferred bidder can issue as soon as these requirements under Public Procurement Procedures have been met and assuming that no issues arise from them. 

Construction can begin when the preferred bidder meets the conditions of the Letter of Intent.  The contract for the project will have a 24 month duration.