Brendan Ryan (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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643. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of a new school building for a school (details supplied); the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28960/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The Building project at the school referred to by the Deputy has completed Stage 2A - Detailed Design of the Architectural Planning process.

It became necessary during the course of the design stage to terminate the appointment of the Mechanical and Electrical engineer on this project. The tendering process for a replacement Mechanical & Electrical Engineer is nearing completion. Once the replacement Mechanical and Electrical Engineer is appointed the Design Team will then commence Stage 2B-Developed Design Stage which includes applications for all statutory consents including Planning Permission, Disability Access Certificate and Fire Safety Certificate and the preparation of tender documentation.

When all statutory approvals have been secured and the school and its design team submit the stage 2(b) report, my Department will then revert to the school with regard to a timeframe for progression to tender and construction stages at that time.