Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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316. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the stage 2b cost check for a new college (details supplied) in County Kildare has been submitted for approval; if tender documents have been submitted for approval; when sanction to seek tenders will be approved; the timeframe for construction to commence on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37030/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The project to which the Deputy refers has been devolved for delivery to the local Education and Training Board (ETB).

The ETB has confirmed to my Department that the Stage 2B documents are complete except for those in relation to the diversion of overhead power lines traversing the site. The ETB and the Design Team are actively pursuing this issue. When it is resolved, this will enable the submission of the Stage 2B report to my Department. When the report has been received and considered, and assuming there are no issues with it, the project can move to the next stage.

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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317. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received the tender documents and stage 2b documentation for a new school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37031/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2b – Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been obtained.

The Design Team are currently finalising the Stage 2b report. Upon receipt and review of this report my Department will revert to Board of Management with regard to the further progression of the project at that time.