Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 11 Mar 1997

Vol. 476 No. 2

Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.

Tom Moffatt

Question:

140 Dr. Moffatt asked the Minister for Education when she will sanction proceeding to tender on an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this project was initially approved in 1991. [6936/97]

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

My Department is currently considering the cost plan for the proposed extension at the school referred to by the Deputy. When this stage is completed satisfactorily, my Department will be advising the school management to apply for planning permission.

A decision on the timing of the tender process will be taken in light of the existing contractual commitments on the primary school building programme when the project is ready for tender.

At this point, I am unable to indicate when construction will commence or a likely completion date.

John O'Leary

Question:

141 Mr. O'Leary asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a grant towards funding the cost of a community hall at Anabla national school, Kilcummin, Killarney, County Kerry. [6464/97]

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

My Department is not in a position to provide grant-aid towards the cost of a community hall an Anabla national school, Kilcummin, Killarney, County Kerry.

While I am anxious to extend the provision of general purpose facilities in primary schools, resources are strictly limited and the priority must remain the provision of essential classroom accommodation and the elimination of existing sub-standard classrooms.