Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 25 Apr 1996

Vol. 464 No. 5

Written Answers. - Extra Accommodation.

Edward Nealon

Question:

81 Mr. Nealon asked the Minister for Education if she will give immediate sanction for the funding of extra accommodation required in the plans submitted by the Ursuline College, Sligo, to her Department in view of the crisis situation that has now arisen regarding accommodation for the 1996-97 school year in view of the intake of 30 extra students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8407/96]

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

The project at the Ursuline College, Sligo is currently at Stage II, outline sketch scheme of architectural planning. Additional information in relation to this stage has been submitted to my Department and is under consideration at present. The question of funding does not arise until the planning process of the project has been successfully completed.