Joe Walsh
Question:169 Mr. J. Walsh asked the Minister for Education if she will have the necessary improvement works carried out to Ard Scoil Phobail, Bantry, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11454/97]
Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.
An extension is currently being planned for Ardscoil Phobal, Bheanntrai. A design team has been appointed for this project and the stage 1 submission i.e. outline sketch scheme has been examined by the Department's technical staff. A planning and briefing meeting for this project will be convened shortly.
Reports concerning the condition of the windows and roof at Ardscoil Phobal, Bhranntrai, have been examined by the Department's technical staff and the Department's senior architect also inspected the school. A letter issued to the school authorities on 22 April 1997 requesting the preparation of tender documentation for the works involved. It will be necessary for the tender documentation to be submitted to the Department for approval prior to the invitation of tenders.
Frank Crowley
Question:170 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Education when she will notify Coláiste Treasa, Kanturk, County Cork, that work will commence on the school extension as requested by a deputation some time ago. [11455/97]
Funding has been allocated to enable the extension to Coláiste Treasa, Kanturk, to proceed to construction this year. The Department will shortly be in contact with the County Cork vocational education committee regarding the project.