Naoise Ó Cearúil (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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276. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on when the contract will be awarded for the construction of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33254/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The project referred to by the Deputy will deliver a new 8 classroom primary school and accommodation, including 2 classrooms for children with special educational needs.

The tender has been received and is currently under analysis and review by the Design Team. Upon completion of that review, a tender assessment report will be prepared by the Design Team for my Department’s consideration.

Projects are subject to relevant due diligence at each stage in the process, within the context of overall programme and budgetary parameters. It is anticipated that the letter of acceptance (LOA) will issue during Q4 2025, which will allow the contractor to mobilise on site.

I wish to assure that the project for the school referred to by the Deputy is a significant priority for my Department.

My Department will continue to keep the school and Patron body updated as the project progresses.