Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 17 Nov 1998

Vol. 496 No. 6

Written Answers - Schools Building Projects.

John Bruton

Question:

444 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will allocate further funds towards the development of Dunshaughlin community centre and school sports hall, County Meath, in view of the fact the promoters of the project have a shortfall of £277,900 (details supplied); if he will split the shortfall with the Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23794/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

Following a request for additional funding by the County Meath VEC, the building unit of my Department has been in contact with the Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation in relation to the project at Dunshaughlin.

As soon as the matter has been considered in detail, my Department will write to the County Meath VEC.