Written answers
Tuesday, 23 January 2018
Department of Education and Skills
Schools Building Projects Status
Seán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail)
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229. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline his plans to provide replacement or new schools in Clongriffin, Dublin 13; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the school population in this area is increasing rapidly; the stages at which these school building projects are listed on the school buildings programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3296/18]
Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I understand the Deputy is referring to two school projects in Belmayne. It is expected that a contract will be awarded in the first quarter of 2018 and work will commence on site. The construction period is 12 months with anticipated occupation of the permanent accommodation by the schools in Q1 2019. My officials have been in contact with the schools concerned recently to bring them up to date on these Developments.
Pat Casey (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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230. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if works at a school (details supplied) will be fully completed on time following the collapse of a company in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3324/18]
Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The school referred to by the Deputy is part of the current Schools Bundle 5 PPP programme. In respect of that programme, a contract exists between my Department and the Principal contractor, Inspiredspaces. Inspiredspaces is the name of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) responsible for the design, construction, finance, operation and maintenance of the programme.
The company referred to by the Deputy has been a 50% shareholder in InspiredSpaces. It is important to note that Inspiredspaces remains in place as the SPV responsible for delivery of Schools Bundle 5. The other 50% shareholder in the SPV is the Dutch Infrastructure Fund (DIF).
The National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) is responsible for management of the PPP contract on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills. The NDFA is currently engaging with DIF in relation to next steps. Every effort is being made to ensure delivery of the schools in as timely a manner as possible.
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