Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on a new school building project (details supplied); if tenders have been assessed and awarded; if so, to whom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38226/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The major building project for the schools referred to by the deputy is part of my Department's Employer Led Design (ELD) programme and will be delivered as a campus project.

This campus project will deliver a new 8 classroom primary school and accommodation, including 2 classrooms, for children with special educational needs and a new 1,000 pupil post-primary school and accommodation, including 6 classrooms for children with special educational needs.

These projects progressed to tender on the 12th December 2024. The tender period closed on the 26th February, these tenders are now being assessed in line with procurement guidelines. It is anticipated that the letter of acceptance (LOA) will issue in due course which will allow the contractor to mobilise on site.

My Department will update the school authorities with regards to project progression.