Written answers

Tuesday, 9 October 2018

Department of Education and Skills

Schools Building Projects Status

Photo of Thomas ByrneThomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the building projects for schools (details supplied). [40701/18]

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The major building project for the schools 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 schools and their design team were 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.

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a building programme for a school (details supplied) will commence; and when a timeline for its completion will issue. [40702/18]

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that a major capital project for the provision of permanent accommodation for the school in question is being addressed through my Department's Capital Programme.

It is envisaged that permanent accommodation for the school will be provided through a campus arrangement with a local Institute of Further Education on its current site. This project will also include the redevelopment and provision of enhanced accommodation for the Institute. In the context of initiating architectural planning for the project, my Department is liaising with Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board and will be in further contact with the school's Parton in this regard.

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