Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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196. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has satisfied himself the interests of the State are being protected in relation to the defective works carried out at a building project (details supplied). [50435/17]

Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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197. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects outstanding matters to be resolved in connection with the completion of a project (details supplied). [50436/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 and 197 together.

The two schools referred to by the Deputy were devolved to the National Development Agency (NDFA) for delivery. The NDFA are waiting written confirmation from the contractor with specific details of the next steps and timelines to full resolution of the roofing issues.

I understand from the NDFA that the contractor remains committed to resolving the matter fully and is continuing to carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on the roof in the interim. Pending the resolution of the outstanding issues full retention monies are being held by the NDFA.