Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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431. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made with a project (details supplied); if the tender documentation has been returned; when the next stage of planning is expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9212/22]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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A major building project for the school in question 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.

Planning drawings for the Part 8 application for the proposed extension were issued to Louth County Council in early October 2021 and went on public display on the 7th December 2021.

The Tender short-list for this project has now been confirmed. Tender documentation issued and the anticipated tender return date has now passed.

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.