Pat Gallagher (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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390. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposed new development for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36902/18]

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

In June 2018, the school and its design team was authorised to commence the prequalification process to select a shortlist of contractors for tender stage. Pre-qualification normally takes between 8 and 12 weeks to complete.

Once the prequalification process is complete the Department will be in contact with the Board of Management with a view to progressing the project to tender stage.

In March 2018 my Department issued a letter to the school and its Design Team outlining the projected timeframe for the progression of this project to tender and construction stage and the steps involved.