Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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650.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) that has planning permission and is in urgent need of replacement, will be allowed to go to tender for a new school on the same site; the reason for the delay with this urgent project; and if she will make a statement on the matter.[35413/24]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning - Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, where the design team secure all statutory approvals and prepare the suite of tender documents.

The Stage 2(b) Submission has recently been received in my Department and upon review, comments will issue from my Department for the Design Teams attention.

The Design Team will then be requested to confirm to my Department in writing that their tender documents are in order and comply with all current Building and Procurement regulatory guidelines, and Department Technical Guidance documents, before the project is eligible to progress to tender stage.

Department officials will keep the school authority informed in relation to project progression.