Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project for a school (details supplied); the expected timescale for the commencement of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57113/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The school referred to by the deputy has been devolved for delivery to Louth County Council.

There were some issues, including a design issue, that arose in respect of this project. This included how best to incorporate a revised Schedule of Accommodation which included an upgrade to a 4-Class SEN Base. Agreement on the best way forward was reached following discussions with Louth County Council, the Design Team and the school.

The Tender short-list for this project has now been confirmed. Planning drawings for the Part 8 application for the proposed extension were issued to Louth County Council in early October 2021 . I am pleased to confirm that Tender documentation recently issued and the anticipated return date is early January 2022.

Following the completion of this tender process and a Departmental review of the Tender Assessment Report, construction will commence on-site. Providing no significant issues arise, the Department currently projects that construction should commence in Q2 2022.