Written answers

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Department of Education and Skills

Schools Building Projects Status

Photo of Michael McGrathMichael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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280. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the tendering procedure for the main construction contract for an education project (details supplied) in County Cork; when the main building contractor is expected to be on site; if the new facilities will be completed for the commencement of the 2020-2021 school year in order to allow schools to plan properly for maximum pupil intake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49478/18]

Photo of Joe McHughJoe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, the project to which he refers has been devolved for delivery to the local Education and Training Board (ETB). The ETB's Design Team has tendered for a main contractor for the project and the Tender Report in that regard is currently being examined in my Department.

The direct tendering process for reserved specialists is also underway. Prior to the award of the main contract, the main contractor must agree to enter into a contract with the successful reserved specialist bidders. Once this agreement is reached, a contract will be awarded.

It is not possible at this time to say when this process will be completed. However, the project is expected to go to site early next year. The ETB will keep the Boards of Management of the schools involved informed of progress so that they can plan for their pupil intakes until their new buildings are in place.

Photo of Éamon Ó CuívÉamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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281. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the further consideration that has been given to an application by a school (details supplied) for a replacement building on its own site on foot of a letter sent by the patron to the capital appraisal unit in October 2018 enclosing a letter from the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49494/18]

Photo of Joe McHughJoe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that a building project for the schools in question is included in my Department's 6 year Construction Programme. The school authority has provided my Department with a copy of a letter it received from the local authority. My Department will consider the matter further and will liaise directly with the school authority in this regard.

Photo of Pat GallagherPat Gallagher (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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282. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to date on the major capital works application by a school (details supplied); the timeline for the delivery of this extension to the school; if the 2019 Department capital budget is in a position to fund this high priority project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49513/18]

Photo of Joe McHughJoe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, a major project, which includes the provision of an extension to replace temporary accommodation for the school to which he refers, is included in my Department’s 6 year Capital Programme.

The project, once complete, will provide for 900 pupils. The project brief is being finalised and my Department will be in further contact with the school in relation to the next steps at the earliest opportunity.

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