Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 12 May 1998

Vol. 490 No. 7

Written Answers. - Physical Education Facilities.

Emmet Stagg

Question:

224 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress, if any, in the architectural planning of the sports halls for Coláiste Chiaráin Secondary School, Leixlip, County Kildare; the remaining stages that must be undertaken; the time frame expected to complete the remaining stages; if funding is available to enable the project to proceed in 1998; the expected date on which construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10992/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

Stage 4/5 — detailed design/bill of quantities — in respect of the project at Leixlip was received by the building unit in my Department in late April. At the present time, I cannot give an exact date for when construction is expected to commence.

Emmet Stagg

Question:

225 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress, if any, in the provision of the required extension and sports hall to Scoil Mhuire Community School, Clane, County Kildare; the remaining stages that must be undertaken; the time frame expected to complete the remaining stages; if funding is available to enable the project to proceed in 1998; the expected date on which construction is likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10993/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

Architectural planning for the project at Clane is progressing. At this stage, it is not possible to say when construction will commence.