Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position with regard to the completion of two new secondary schools in Maynooth. [30527/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy maybe aware the delivery of the two schools in question has been devolved to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB).

Since the liquidation of the contractor, KWETB, its design team and officials from my Department's Planning and Building Unit have been working closely to ensure that a new contractor is appointed as quickly as possible to complete both schools.  A notice has been published on the eTenders website, with a closing date of 23rd July 2018, seeking expressions of interest from contractors wishing to be considered for the completion of the project.  Identification of all outstanding works necessary to complete both schools is also ongoing.

The current works programme indicates a retendering of the project in November 2018 with a view to having a contractor back on site by the end of March 2019 and an expected completion date of June 2020.

My Department is also liaising with KWETB to ensure that both schools have the necessary accommodation to meet pupil needs pending the delivery of their new school buildings.