Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 16 Jun 1998

Vol. 492 No. 4

Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.

Seymour Crawford

Question:

340 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will approve the extension and refurbishment of Deravoy school, Carrickroe, County Monaghan, in view of the prolonged delay and the serious condition of the building; and if he would give priority to this in view of the circumstances. [14139/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

A project for the extension and refurbishment of Deravoy national school is included in my Department's capital programme.

The project is being handled by the school's own design team. The present position is that my Department is awaiting documentation from the design team.