Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for a new school building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13525/18]

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 2(b) which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals, including Planning Permission, have been secured.

Lands adjacent to the school site have been purchased from Fingal County Council and a private vendor by the school authority.

The need has arisen for a replacement architect to be appointed on the project. The tender process for a replacement consultant normally takes between 4 and 6 months to complete. The tender documents for the replacement Architect competition are being prepared by the Department. It is expected that the Invitation to Tender for this appointment will issue towards the end of April 2018.

A letter recently issued to the school advising them of the current status of the project.