Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of contacts being maintained with a DEIS school (details supplied) in respect of the proposed building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28280/24]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The large-scale capital project at the school is included in my Department’s construction programme which will be delivered under the National Development Plan (NDP) as part of the Project Ireland 2040 framework.

The project is at Architectural Planning Stage 3 – Tender Action and Award, the tender report for the main contractor was reviewed by my Department, and the authorisation to issue the Letter of Intent was issued 27th June 2024. Once the Letter of Intent issues, there is a minimum 14-day standstill period before there can be further progression of the project. The period between Letter of Intent and Letter of Acceptance varies depending on the project and the extent of post-tender clarifications required.

The project remains a priority for delivery, in line with the accommodation issues present at the school. My Department want to reassure the school community, that the school building project will be progressed and delivered.

My Department will be in further contact with the school as the project progresses to the next stage and completes the Tender Process.