Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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216. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if tenders have been invited for a project (details supplied); if the closing date for receipt of tenders is available; when construction of the new school is likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5912/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The major building project for St. Joseph's National School in Kilcock is at an advanced stage of architectural planning Stage 2b (Detailed Design), which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been secured.

The Stage 2b submission has been reviewed by my Department and comments have issued to the school and its Design Team. My Department requested confirmations from the Design Team that it carries out one final review of all of its tender documentation to ensure compliance with DoES requirements. The Design Team has been requested to submit written confirmation from each Design Team member including the PSDP that they have completed this review and are satisfied that the Tender Documents are complete, correct and in compliance with DoES and Building Control (Amendment) Regulations (BC(A)R) tender documentation requirements.

These confirmations have recently been received and my Department will shortly revert to the school with regard to the further progression of the project.

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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217. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if tenders have been invited for a project (details supplied); if the closing date for receipt of tenders is available; when construction of the new school is likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5913/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The major building project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning Stage 2b (Detailed Design), which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been secured.

The Stage 2b submission has been received in my Department and is currently being reviewed.

On completion of the review of this report my Department will revert to the Board of Management with regard to the further progression of the project at that time.

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if tenders have been invited for a project (details supplied); if the closing date for receipt of tenders is available; when construction of the new school is likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5914/18]

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

Planning permission has been received for the project which is at the detailed design stage. In this regard, the Stage 2B submission was recently submitted to my Department for examination. The outcome of this examination will be conveyed to the ETB as soon as it is available.

My Department is currently reviewing its programme for capital expenditure in 2018 and 2019. The progression of building projects, including the project in question, will be considered in that context.

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the acquisition of a site for a permanent school building for a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [5929/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a suitable site on the Old Carrigaline Road, adjacent to Douglas Garda Station, has been identified and the conveyancing process in respect of this is at an advanced stage.

Subsequent to the completion of the site acquisition process, subject to no issues arising, the project to deliver the new school will progress into architectural planning.