Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to expedite the construction of a school (details supplied) in view of significant past delays with the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16492/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I am pleased to be able to inform the Deputy that my Department understands that tenders for the project to which he refers issued on 3 April, 2017.

The Tender return date is 10 May 2017.

As the Deputy will be aware, the Design Team for the project is working to an accelerated programme to ensure that the new school building will be ready for occupation for September, 2018. My Department will continue to monitor progress on the project, which is being delivered by the local authority, to ensure that this delivery date is achieved.