asked the Minister for Education what proposals are being considered by his Department for the erection of new schools in Limerick city and county; what the present position is in each case, and the estimated cost.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - New Schools in Limerick.
105.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving particulars of the proposals for the erection of new national and vocational schools in the County of Limerick and the present position in each case.
Following is the statement:
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 the new school. A tender has been accepted for its erection and work is in progress. |
|
St. Vincent de Paul Convent and Infants'. |
704 |
94,000 |
A suitable site has been offered by the Reverend Manager. Revised plans have recently been submitted for the consideration of the Commissioners of Public Works. When the plans have been finally approved of, the Department will be in a position to sanction a grant. |
|
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 |
160 |
15,400 |
It was proposed to provide a separate Infants' School to relieve the overcrowding in St. Patrick's Boys' and Girls' Schools. The Reverend Manager has been asked to obtain a site for the new school. The manager has now suggested that the new school should be for boys instead of for infants and this matter is under consideration. |
|
Ennis Road Boys' |
— |
— |
It is proposed to provide a new school on or near the Ennis Road as the accommodation in St. Munchins' Christian Brothers' School is insufficient for this side of the City. |
LIMERICK COUNTY.
|
School |
Accommodation |
Estimated Cost |
Present position |
|
Pupils |
£ |
||
|
Ballyhahill |
112 |
11,730 |
The erection of this school has been 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 |
Work on the erection of this school is in progress. |
|
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 preparation of tenders for the erection of the new school. |
|
Bruree Boys' and Girls'. |
160 |
14,000 |
do. |
|
Ahalin |
144 |
11,000 |
do. |
|
Murroe Boys' and Girls'. |
200 |
16,000 |
do. |
|
Croom Girls' |
176 |
15,000 |
do. |
|
Rathkeale Boys' |
120 |
9,600 |
do. |
|
Boher (Eyon-Kishikirk). |
80 |
7,000 |
do. |
|
Glin Boys' and Girls' and Infants'. |
280 |
28,000 |
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 manager's architect. When the detailed drawings have been prepared and approved by the Commissioners of Public Works the managers' architect will be authorised to invite tenders. |
|
Killoughteen |
80 |
7,000 |
A suitable site has been offered by the Revered 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 |
14,500 |
do. |
|
Foilaclera |
64 |
6,250 |
do. |
|
Lough Guir |
80 |
7,000 |
do. |
|
Glengurt |
144 |
12,000 |
do. |
|
Ardpatrick |
160 |
14,500 |
do. |
|
Bottomstown |
64 |
6,250 |
do. |
|
Ardagh |
160 |
14,500 |
A suitable site has been offered by the Reverend Manager but certain preliminary arrangments, (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. |
|
Kilfinney |
80 |
7,000 |
do. |
|
Lowtown Boys' and Girls'. |
176 |
16,000 |
do. |
|
Hospital Monastery |
160 |
14,500 |
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 Commissionsers of Public Works. |
|
Ballingarry Boys' |
80 |
7,000 |
do. |
|
Feenagh Boys' and Girls'. |
160 |
14,500 |
do. |
|
Knockea |
80 |
7,000 |
do. |
|
Banogue |
120 |
10,800 |
do. |
|
Ballysteen |
64 |
6,250 |
A site has been offered by the Reverend Manager and a report as to its suitability is awaited from the Commissioners of Public Works. |
|
Carnane |
128 |
10,800 |
do. |
|
Mahoonagh |
160 |
14,500 |
do. |
|
Glenbrohane |
120 |
10,800 |
do. |
|
Clonleharde |
120 |
10,800 |
do. |
|
Mungret Boys' and Girls'. |
80 |
7,000 |
do. |
|
Granagh |
120 |
10,000 |
An alternative site has been offered by the Reverend Manager and a report as to its suitability is awaited from the Commissioners of Public Works. |
|
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. |
|
Carrickerry |
— |
— |
The question of carrying out improvements to the existing schoolinstead of providing a new school is under consideration. |
|
Knocknagorna |
96 |
8,500 |
A suitable site was offered but the Manager could not proceed with its acquisition as the occupier was not in a position to convey proper title. |
VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS.
|
COUNTY LIMERICK: |
|
|
(1) Rathkeale |
This school will be in operation in the near future. The estimated cost of providing and equipping the school is £30,000. |
|
(2) Kilmallock |
Plans have been submitted and are at present under consideration in my Department. The estimated cost of this school is £30,500. |
|
(3) Caherconlish |
A site has been procured and an educational survey of the area is nearing completion. It is hoped shortly to convey a decision on the Committee's proposal to prepare sketch-plans. No estimate of the cost is available. |
|
CITY OF LIMERICK: |
|
|
(a) Schools of Commerce, Music and Art. |
|
|
The sketch-plans and schedule of accommodation submitted for the adaptation of the former County Infirmary premises have been approved by my Department subject to certain amendments. An estimate of £72,500 has been furnished to my Department. |
|
|
(b) Extension and renovation of the Technical Institution |
|
|
Definite proposals in regard to this project have not been submitted by the Committee. |