Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress on the major building project for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10869/19]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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The Major Project at the school referred to by the Deputy is at Stage 1 of architectural planning which entails preliminary design of site and location suitability and initial sketch scheme.

A revised Stage 1 submission, including an up-to-date cost plan, was requested from the Design Team following an increase in the schedule of accommodation to cater for up to 1200 pupils. That submission has been received and a review has been completed with comments for action issued to the School and its Design Team. Furthermore, a proposal for a 1300-pupil school issued to the school for acceptance. The Design Team has been instructed to provide an initial sketch scheme for a 1300-pupil school, and submit to the Department for review.

Following a review my Department will then be in contact with the Board of Management of the school with regard to the progression of the project.

This project is included on the Department’s six year school building program to commence construction in 2019 – 21.