asked the Minister for Education if he will state the position and full details regarding proposals for new schools in (a) Limerick City and (b) Limerick County; and the estimated cost in each case of (a) and (b).
Written Answer. - New Schools in Limerick City and County.
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The information asked for in the Deputy's question is as follows:—
Vocational Schools.
Limerick City: The City of Limerick Vocational Education Committee are contemplating:—
(a) the adaptation of the former County Infirmary premises for use as schools of Commerce, Music and Art, and
(b) the extension and renovation of the Municipal Technical Institute.
I have authorised the acquisition of the former County Infirmary premises by the Committee and I understand that they are in the course of completing the legal and other formalities relating thereto. Proposals as to the accommodation and educational facilities to be provided have recently been submitted by the Committee and are under examination in my Department. Until a final decision is reached in regard to these matters it would not be possible to give an estimate of the cost of the project. Definitive proposals in regard to the other project mentioned above have not been submitted by the Committee.
The Committee has now decided to defer action in regard to the question of providing a Regional School on a site in Clancy Strand which they have already acquired.
County Limerick.
Rathkeale: Construction work commenced towards the end of October last and I understand that it is nearing completion. The estimated cost of providing and equipping this new school is £30,000.
Kilmallock: I have recently authorised the preparation of sketch-plans for a four-room school. An estimate of the cost has been sought from the Committee.
Caherconlish: A site has been procured and the Committee has sought approval for the preparation of sketch-plans. The Committee's request is at present under consideration in my Department. An estimate of the cost has not yet been submitted to my Department.
POSITION regarding proposals for new National Schools in Limerick City and County.
Limerick City.
|
School |
Accommodation |
Estimated Cost |
Present position. |
|
Pupils |
£ |
||
|
Sexton St. Convent and Infants'. |
792 |
100,000 |
A grant has been sanctioned by my Department towards the cost of erecting a new school. A tender has been accepted by the Reverend Manager's Architect for its erection. |
|
St. Vincent de Paul Convent and Infants'. |
704 |
94,000 |
A suitable site has been offered by the Reverend Manager. Plans have been submitted for the consideration of the Commissioners of Public Works. Certain other preliminary arrangements, which are being attended to, will have to be completed before the Department will be in a position to sanction a grant towards the cost of the new school. |
|
Ballinacurra-Weston Girls'. |
640 |
85,000 |
A suitable site has been offered by the Reverend Manager. Certain preliminary arrangements, which are being attended to, will have to be completed before the Department will be in a position to sanction a grant towards the cost of the new school. |
|
Corbally Infants' |
128 |
12,800 |
Do. |
|
St. Patrick's Infants' |
160 |
15,400 |
It is proposed to provide a separate Infants' School to relieve the over-crowding in St. Patrick's Boys' and Girls' Schools. The Reverend Manager has been asked to obtain a site for the new school. |
|
Limerick County. |
|||
|
Ballyhahill |
112 |
11,730 |
The erection of this school is almost completed. |
|
Knocklong Boys' and Girls'. |
200 |
18,000 |
Work on the erection of this school is in progress. |
|
Broadford Boys' and Girls'. |
176 |
16,000 |
Do. |
|
Castleconnell Boys' and Girls'. |
208 |
18,000 |
Do. |
|
Raheenagh Boys' and Girls'. |
160 |
15,400 |
Do. |
|
Rich Hill |
112 |
9,850 |
A grant towards the cost of the new school has been sanctioned. The Commissioners of Public Works expect to be in a position to accept a tender for the erection of this school at an early date. |
|
Askeaton Boys' and Girls', and Infants'. |
232 |
20,000 |
A grant towards the cost of the new school has been sanctioned by the Department. Working drawings, etc., for the new school have to be prepared by the Commissioners of Public Works. When these have been completed the Commissioners will arrange for the invitation of tenders for the erection of the new school. |
|
Eyon-Kishikirk |
80 |
7,000 |
Do. |
|
Rathkeale Boys' |
120 |
10,800 |
A suitable site has been offered by the Reverend Manager but certain preliminary arrangements (local contribution, title to the site, etc.), which are being attended to, will have to be completed before the Department will be in a position to sanction a grant towards the cost of the new school. |
|
Foynes |
160 |
15,400 |
Do. |
|
Killoughteen |
80 |
7,000 |
Do. |
|
Glin Boys', Girls' and Infants'. |
240 |
20,000 |
Do. |
|
Foilaclera |
64 |
6,250 |
Do. |
|
Murroe Boys' and Girls'. |
200 |
17,000 |
A suitable site has been offered by the Reverend Manager but certain preliminary arrangements (local contribution, title to the site, etc.), which are being attended to, will have to be completed before the Department will be in a position to sanction a grant towards the cost of the new school. |
|
Lough Guir |
80 |
7,000 |
Do. |
|
Glengurt |
144 |
12,000 |
Do. |
|
Ardpatrick |
160 |
15,400 |
Do. |
|
Bruree Boys' and Girls'. |
160 |
15,400 |
Do. |
|
Bottomstown |
64 |
6,250 |
Do. |
|
Croom |
160 |
15,400 |
Do. |
|
Kilfinney |
80 |
7,000 |
Do. |
|
Ahalin |
144 |
12,000 |
Do. |
|
Granagh |
104 |
9,000 |
Do. |
|
Lowtown Boys' and Girls'. |
176 |
16,000 |
Do. |
|
Ballymartin |
80 |
7,000 |
A site has been offered by the Reverend Manager and a report as to its suitability is awaited from the Commissioners of Public Works. |
|
Feenagh Boys' and Girls'. |
160 |
15,400 |
Do. |
|
Knockea |
80 |
7,000 |
Do. |
|
Hospital Monastery |
160 |
15,400 |
Do. |
|
Banogue |
120 |
10,800 |
Do. |
|
Ballysteen |
64 |
6,250 |
Do. |
|
Carnane |
128 |
10,800 |
Do. |
|
Mahoonagh |
160 |
15,400 |
Do. |
|
Knocknagorna |
96 |
8,500 |
Do. |
|
Clonleharde |
120 |
10,800 |
Do. |
|
Mungret Boys' and Girls'. |
80 |
7,000 |
Do. |
|
Glenbrohane |
96 |
8,500 |
A site for a new school offered by the Reverend Manager is not now available. The Department is in communication with him in regard to the acquisition of a suitable alternative site. |
|
Nutgrove |
64 |
6,250 |
A site offered by the Reverend Manager for a new school was not regarded as suitable. The Department is in communication with him with a view to the acquisition of a suitable alternative site. |
|
Meanus |
104 |
9,000 |
A site offered by the Reverend Manager was not accepted as suitable by the Commissioners of Public Works. The site was re-examined at the request of the Reverend Manager but the Commissioners could not see their way to accept it. |
|
Carrickoony |
— |
— |
The question of carrying out improvements to the existing school instead of providing a new school is under consideration. |