Vol. 427 No. 8
42 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Education if she will accord priority to the replacement of Coláiste Choilm Christian Brothers School, Swords, County Dublin, as this is a 25 year old pre-fab structure which is in a bad state of repair and it is a waste of money to continue repairing it.
259 Mr. R. Burke asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the severe physical problems of Coláiste Choilm in Swords, County Dublin; the plans, if any, she has to improve the situation in the short term; and her views on whether after 25 years of service to the people of Swords and North County Dublin, Coláiste Choilm can be provided with permanent buildings as a matter of priority.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 42 and 259 together.
I am fully aware of the accommodation situation at Coláiste Choilm, Swords, and I met recently with a deputation comprising local representatives of Coláiste Choilm who discussed this issue with me.
I have now agreed that planning of a replacement school may be initiated and have instructed officials of my Department's planning and building unit to commence this process.
