242. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 169 of 17 September, 2019; if authorisation has issued to invite tenders for the project; if so, when tenders will be invited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42266/19]

The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently at Stage 2(b) – Detailed Design.

The pre-qualification process to select a shortlist of suitable contractors has been completed and the Design Team is currently finalising the tender documentation.

Once this work is complete, my Department will be in contact with the Board of Management of the school regarding the progression of the project to the next stage of architectural planning, Stage 3 - tender stage.