Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party)
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610. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update in relation to the current status and timeline for completion of the 'lot 6' school works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37534/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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My Department progressed 8 Design & Build (D&B) projects (Lots 1 & 2) to construction in 2021. A further 10 projects (Lots 3, 4 & 5) progressed to construction in 2022.

The Invitation to Tender issued on the 18th April 2023 for a further 10 projects (Lot 6) to a Framework of Design & Build Contractors, and the tender return date is 22nd September 2023.

The tender process currently takes approximately 8-10 months. Once a Contractor has been appointed, it is anticipated that construction would commence shortly thereafter.

My Department has been in contact with the schools and their patron bodies in relation to the formal arrangements and next steps and will continue to liaise with the schools regarding interim accommodation requirements pending delivery of the permanent school accommodation.