Written answers
Tuesday, 7 November 2023
Department of Education and Skills
Schools Building Projects
Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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549. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the tender process for a school (details supplied); when a contractor will be appointed; the timeframe for completion of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48638/23]
Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The permanent building project for the school referred to by the Deputy will deliver a new 1,000 pupil post-primary school with accommodation, including 4 classrooms, for children with special educational needs. The project is being delivered under my Department’s Design & Build programme and is currently at tender stage.
The Invitation to Tender issued in April 2023, as part of a bundle of projects issued to my Department's Framework of Design & Build Contractors. The tender process currently takes approximately 8-12 months. Tender returns have been received and are currently being evaluated.
Once a Contractor has been appointed, it is anticipated that construction will commence shortly thereafter and it is projected that construction will take some 68 weeks.
My Department will continue to keep the school and its patron body updated as the project progresses.
Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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550. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the extension for a school (details supplied); when it is anticipated that planning permission will be sought; the timeframe for completion of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48639/23]
Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The school referred to by the Deputy has been approved for a project under the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme.
A Stage 1 report was received by my Department in Q1 2023, this was reviewed and a request for additional information was issued to the school authority. My Department are currently still awaiting this requested information.
As the project is at an early stage, it is not possible to provide a current timeframe for the application of planning permission or the completion of the project.
My Department will offer any assistance needed to the school to progress this project.
Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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551. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the extension for a school (details supplied); when a contractor will be appointed; the timeframe for completion of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48640/23]
Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The project to which the Deputy refers, has been devolved to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) for delivery as part of a programme of school building projects. This school is in the bundle referred to as ‘Project Boyne’.
The project is currently at Stage 2B of the architectural process and planning permission has been granted. Upon receipt, review and approval of the Stage 2B report, the next stage is tendering for a contractor and then onwards to construction in due course.
It is not possible to provide a date for the completion of the project in advance of the outcome of the procurement process. The NDFA will continue to engage directly with the school authority to keep it informed of progress throughout.
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