Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 May 2023
143. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the capital project for a school (details supplied); if a timeframe can be provided as to the commencement of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25363/23]
View answerThe permanent school building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is to deliver a 1,000 pupil post-primary school and accommodation, including four classrooms, for children with special educational needs on a site being acquired from South Dublin County Council. This project is being delivered under the Department's Design and Build programme.
I am pleased to advise that this project has been approved to proceed to tender. The Invitation to Tender issued on the 18th April 2023, as part of a bundle of projects issued to a Framework of Design & Build Contractors.
The tender process currently takes approximately 8-10 months. Once a Contractor has been appointed, it is anticipated that construction would commence shortly thereafter. My Department has been in contact with the school in relation to the formal arrangements and next steps in respect of same.
