The tender will be issued in coming weeks.

Permission for the new two-storey development was approved last October.

Perspective tendering companies have until October to apply.

The works include provision for two special education teaching rooms.

The block will provide facilities that would allow people to dock their boats in town.

SIPTU has called on Minister Heather Humphreys to "engage" with stakeholders.

Studies will be carried out to consider the suitability of the area.

Funding of over €1 million has been allocated for the works.