Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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403. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date in the provision of the new headquarters for the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board, LMETB, in Drogheda; the original timeframe agreed with his Department; the reason for the delay in commencing construction; if the LMETB has been queried by his Department regarding the delays on the Drogheda site and, if not, the reason; the action he will take to ensure construction commences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1051/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy may be aware, the project to which he refers has been devolved for delivery to the local Education and Training Board (LMETB).

The project has been mainly delayed due to design issues. Having tendered for the project, additional security issues for the proposed building became apparent. These required a change in brief with the consequent design alterations. The project is currently at stage 2 B of the architectural planning process and a revised stage 2 B cost plan, to include the additional works, was recently submitted to my Department for consideration.

My Department is currently reviewing its programme for capital expenditure in 2018 and 2019. Building projects, including the new HQ for LMETB, will be considered in that context.