Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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197. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new school building project for a school (details supplied) which is due to be completed by 2021; if the school is being prioritised due to the continued deterioration of the prefabs which make up the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8720/20]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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The major building project to which the Deputy refers is included in my Department’s Construction Programme which is being delivered under the National Development Plan.

This project is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents.

The Design Team is currently in the process of securing statutory approvals.  Upon completion of the Stage 2(b) report, it will be submitted to my Department for review.

Upon receipt and review of the completed Stage 2(b) report my Department will revert to Board of Management with regard to the further progression of the project at that time.

Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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198. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of works following an inspection at a school (details supplied). [8722/20]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware from my response to similar questions in recent weeks that an internal inspection of the building to assess the extent of any additional works required on the school building has taken place. A written report of this inspection is awaited and a decision on how to proceed will be made thereafter.