Francis Noel Duffy (Dublin South West, Green Party)
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384. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will ensure an early construction date in quarter 1 of 2021 for a permanent building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44252/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The tender process which is currently underway for eight major school building projects, including the school referred to by the Deputy, will establish a framework of Design & Build Contractors.

The first phase of the tender process to create a shortlist of contractors is complete. The second phase of the tender process is ongoing and is due to be completed in Quarter 1 of 2021 with the award of contracts for the eight schools. The schools will commence on site as soon as possible following the award of contracts.