Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)
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141. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in the progression of a school build for a school (details supplied) other than Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32063/20]

Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)
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142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a timeline for completion of a school project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32064/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 and 142 together.

The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy progressed to an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) – Detailed Design, in September 2019.

Stage 2(b) is arguably the most complex and detailed of all the stages in Architectural Planning. In addition to securing the necessary statutory approval, it also includes the preparation of complex and detailed tender documents.

All Statutory approvals have been secured and the Design Team is currently working on the completion of the Stage 2(b) report for submission to my Department.

My Department understands from the Design Team Leader that it is expected that the Stage 2(b) report for this project will be submitted to the Department for review in November 2020.

As soon as the Stage 2(b) Report has been completed, submitted, reviewed and approved the Department will revert to school with regard to the further progression of the project.