Gino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance)
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62. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the building extension for a college (details supplied) which is stalled at stage 3 following an 11 year wait for a promised state-of-the-art extension and refurbishment; the steps being taken to advance this development in order that the tendering process can commence and contractors can be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49226/18]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning - Stage 2b (Detailed Design) which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents.  All statutory approvals have been secured.

This project is not stalled. Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB and its Design Team are actively progressing this project with the guidance and assistance of my Department. 

A revised Brief Change Request from the ETB and its design team has recently been reviewed and approved by the Department.  Dublin Dún Laoghaire Educational and Training Board has been advised by the Department to instruct its Design Team to incorporate the approved Brief Change Request into the Stage 2(b) submission.  The Design Team is currently proceeding to complete work on the stage 2(b) submission.

Upon receipt and review of the Stage 2(b) Submission, my Department will revert to Dublin Dún Laoghaire Educational and Training Board with regard to the further progression of this project at that time.