Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 17 Dec 1997

Vol. 485 No. 3

Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.

Dick Roche

Question:

269 Mr. Roche asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will confirm that the provision of a PE hall for Scoil Chonglais, Blessington, County Wicklow has been made in the capital programme; and when the promised sanction for the appointment of the design team for the hall will be given to County Wicklow Vocational Education Committee. [23406/97]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

It is the intention of my Department to initiate architectural planning of the PE hall for Scoil Chonglais at the earliest opportunity in 1998.

Dick Roche

Question:

270 Mr. Roche asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will sanction the acquisition of the site at Kilcoole, County Wicklow which is currently owned by Wicklow County Council and has been designated for the building of a much needed second level school; and when the necessary sanction will be granted. [23424/97]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

My Department is currently finalising an examination of projected future enrolment for the proposed new post primary school at Kilcoole, County Wicklow.

When this examination is completed my Department will contact the vocational education committee regarding further action.