Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress on a new school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52232/18]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, 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 2(b) – Detailed Design.

The outcome of the pre-qualification process for the main contract has been notified to contractors who expressed interest in tendering for this project.  Feedback and issues arising from same has resulted in a legal challenge to the pre-qualification process for the main contact from one unsuccessful contractor. This matter is being handled on my Department's behalf by the Chief State Solicitor’s Office. The Deputy will appreciate that as there is an ongoing legal challenge in relation to the project it is not possible for my Department to comment further at present.

When the pre-qualification process for the main contract and reserved specialists contracts can be successfully concluded the project will then be progressed to tender stage.