Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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359. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; when the school will be completed and the children moved from the cold and damp prefabs into the new building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2915/22]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The major building project referred to by the Deputy is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been secured.

The Design Team is currently working on the finalisation of the Stage 2(b) report which upon completion will be submitted to my Department for review and approval. In order to expedite the project, the Design Team has been authorised to prequalify a shortlist of contractors.

Upon receipt and review of the Stage 2(b) report, and the completion of the prequalification process, my Department will be in contact with the school and its Design Team regarding the timeframe for further progression of the project.