Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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380. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the amalgamation of the national schools in Cahir, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1594/19]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that I understand the amalgamation process involving the schools, referred to, will be finalised with the delivery of the major school building project.

The building project will deliver a new 16 classroom primary school with special needs unit. The project is currently at Stage 2b of the architectural planning process - detailed design stage. The statutory consents including planning permission, disability access certificate and fire safety certificate have been granted.

The process of Pre-Qualification of contractors for the project in question is underway. The pre-qualification process culminates in the compilation of a shortlist of suitable candidates for each respective discipline. The project will then be progressed to tender stage which normally takes between 7 and 8 months to complete.