Vol. 423 No. 2
81 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if his attention has been drawn to the failure of the central heating at Maynooth post-primary school, Maynooth, County Kildare; the proposals, if any, he has to put this in order; when the works will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
My Department is aware of problems with the heating system at this school. The vocational education committee has been advised to have its consultant engineer examine possible solutions to the problem and to report back to the Department. A decision on the appropriate course of action to take will be made following the examination of these reports.
82 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the extent of the extra accommodation sought by the authorities at Maynooth post-primary school, Maynooth, County Kildare; the extent to which these requirements will be met; when the works are likely to be completed and ready for occupation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The vocational education committee had sought provision of an additional five general classrooms, a demonstration room, and a general purpose room and some ancillary facilities. In the light of the accommodation needs of the school and its anticipated future enrolments, my Department was in a position to sanction funding for three temporary general classrooms only.
83 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if he has completed his evaluation of the extra post-primary school places required in Naas, County Kildare, with particular reference to the urgent need for the provision of extra facilities at Scoil Iognáid Rís; if the required works will be put in hand without delay; the extent of the proposed works at this juncture; if sufficient funding is available to proceed with the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The provision of accommodation to include geography, science woodwork/building construction, social studies and mechanical drawing facilities is being planned for this school to address the post-primary school accommodation requirements in Naas, County Kildare. Following a recent meeting with the school authorities, the question of timing of progress in the provision of these facilities is being considered in the light of available resources and other priorities and commitments.
