Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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482. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of new build for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36419/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The major building project referred to by the Deputy is 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. All statutory approvals have been secured.

The Stage 2(b) Report has been submitted and is currently under review within my Department.

In order to expedite the progression of this project, my Department recently authorised the Design Team to commence the pre-qualification process to select a short-list of contractors while the Department is reviewing the submitted report. 

Upon review and approval of the Stage 2(b) report and completion of the pre-qualification process, my Department will revert to the school and its Design Team regarding the further progression of this major building project.