Further and Higher Education
Dail Éireann — 2024-10-08
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Niall Collins (FF), Limerick County

Deputy Connolly asked what the next steps are when the business case is submitted. Following the evaluation process, the ETBs which have met the required standard will move to the next stage of development and progress to the pre-tender, project design, planning and procurement strategy phase. For projects that do not meet the required standard, our Department will write to SOLAS to confirm the recommendation that the business cases require refinement or further development before they can move to be approved to move to the next stage of development. These projects will be re-evaluated by the evaluation panel as soon as possible. I am not able to give the Deputy an exact timeline, to be honest. If they do not make it on the first pull, they will have an opportunity to make it on the second.

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Sitting date: 2024-10-08