Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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211. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when she expects the letter of intent to be signed for the last phase of a school (details supplied); when the contractor will be on site; when the school will be available for use; if there are any impediments to signing the letter of intent; if so, if she will outline these; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13475/24]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The major project referred to by the Deputy is at Architectural Planning Stage 3 – Tender Action and Award.

The Department’s planning and building unit is currently assessing its work programme and priorities for 2024 in the context of overall requirements. The large scale capital project remains a priority for delivery.

A tender report is under review by Department Officials. When this review is complete my Department will be in contact with the School Authority and the Design Team to progress the project and to authorise the issue of the Letter of Intent.

Until the contractor is appointed it is not possible to provide an estimated completion date. However once the contractor has been appointed, it is expected that it will take approximately 15 months to complete the project.

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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My Department is aware of the request from the school and the timelines involved, and the matter is under consideration.

Officials from my Department have been on site in the school mentioned to review and are awaiting certain information from the contractor involved in building the school.

Once the information has been received, my officials will analyse and review, and a reply will issue to the school and its patron as soon as a decision has been reached.