Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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240. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of building contractors that have indicated their interest in tendering for a new school (details supplied) in County Kildare by the closing date of 10 September 2018; the length of time the pre-qualification report will take to complete; if tenders for the project from the shortlist of contractors will be invited by 9 November 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37807/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The major building project referred to by the Deputy is currently at Stage 2b – Detailed Design.

This project was authorised to commence the Pre-Qualification of Contractors in May 2018. My Department has been informed that the Design Team Leader published the contract notice inviting contractors to tender for Pre-Qualification on e-tenders on 2 August 2018 with a closing date for receipt of submissions of 10 September 2018. 12 expressions of interest have been received. The pre-qualification and shortlisting of suitable contractors normally takes between 8 and 12 weeks to complete.

When pre-qualification is complete the project will then be progressed to tender stage. A tender stage normally takes between 7 and 8 months to complete.

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.

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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241. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the outcome of a visit to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if it has been agreed that a new school is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37810/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, a building project for the school to which she refers is included in my Department's 6 Year Construction Programme. In the context of progressing the building project, my Department has recently undertaken a technical site visit to the school. The outcome of the site visit will be considered and this will determine how the accommodation needs of the school will be met.