Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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572. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when extension and refurbishment works will commence at a school (details supplied); and the reason for repeated missed deadlines for same. [10855/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The large scale capital project at the school referred to by the Deputy, is included in my Department’s Construction Programme which will be delivered under the National Development Plan (NDP) as part of Project Ireland 2040 framework.

My Department’s planning and building unit issued the authorisation to issue the Letter of Acceptance for the successful tenderer, in May 2024. However, the lowest tenderer subsequently withdrew from the tender process prior to the Letter of Acceptance issuing as they could not stand over their tender.

The Design Team have been authorised to re-tender the project which will include decarbonisation measures in line with updated Technical Guidance. They are currently preparing a timeline for progression.

The school will be kept updated as soon as the timeline is determined.

Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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573. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will facilitate the replacement of existing prefabricated portacabins at a school (details supplied). [10856/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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My Department is in discussions with the school authorities referred to by the deputy regarding the condition of existing rented temporary accommodation and options to resolve this situation. This matter is ongoing and my department is awaiting further information from the school authority.

The school is included in my Department’s Construction Programme which will be delivered under the National Development Plan (NDP) as part of Project Ireland 2040 framework.

My Department’s planning and building unit issued the authorisation to issue the Letter of Acceptance for the successful tenderer, in May 2024. However, the lowest tenderer subsequently withdrew from the tender process prior to the Letter of Acceptance issuing as they could not stand over their tender.

The Design Team have been authorised to re-tender the project which will include decarbonisation measures in line with updated Technical Guidance. They are currently preparing a timeline for progression.

The school will be kept updated as soon as the timeline is determined.