Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 10 Feb 1993

Vol. 425 No. 7

Written Answers. - Kildare Schools.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

523 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if she has received details of the extra accommodation requirements at Maynooth Post Primary School, Maynooth, County Kildare; if her attention has been drawn to the urgent need to respond to these requirements as set out by the school authorities; if she will be in a position to meet in full this schedule in the current year; if the necessary finance for the implementation of such proposals is available in the 1993 Estimates; when the works will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

My Department received further details in support of the County Kildare vocational education committee proposal for extra accommodation at this school on 25 January 1993. These details are currently being examined, as a matter of urgency, and my Department will respond to the committee when the matter has been fully considered.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

524 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the position in relation to the provision of new facilities at Churchtown national school, County Kildare; if the schedule for the provision of these is in keeping with or ahead of previous commitments in the matter; when the new facilities will be ready for occupation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

A contract has recently been placed for the construction of this new school. The work is progressing satisfactorily and the schedule envisages the school being available by September 1993.