Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
485. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education when refurbishment works at a school (details supplied) will move to construction phase of works; and the expected timeframe for these works to be completed. [46366/24]
View answerThe major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently at Stage 3, Tender Action & Award.
The brief for this project is to provide a new 13 classroom school plus accommodation for pupils with special educational needs and the demolition of the existing buildings at the current school site.
The Design Team had submitted the tender report to my Department in late 2024, and upon initial review, my Department have requested the Design Team to clarify certain elements of the tender with the contractor identified. This process is ongoing.
The large-scale capital project remains a priority for delivery and Department Officials will be in contact with the school authority when the Design Team submit the clarifications.
