Vol. 497 No. 6
246 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the extra facilities required at Scoil Dara, Kilcock, County Kildare; the full schedule of facilities to be provided; the likely timescale for the provision of these facilities; the projected cost in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26077/98]
252 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which he expects funds to be drawn down within the next 12 months in relation to the provision of proposed and required extra facilities at Scoil Dara, Kilcock, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26083/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 246 and 252 together.
Architectural planning is proceeding at present and the invitation of tenders for this project will be considered once the planning process has been completed. It would not be appropriate to indicate the estimated cost of the project in advance of tendering as this could compromise the tendering process. It is not possible at this point to say when construction will commence.
247 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of the second level girls' school at Celbridge, County Kildare; the extent of the completed works to date; the expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26078/98]
Construction of the school at Celbridge commenced at the beginning of August of this year and the duration of the builder's contract is for 12 months.
248 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent of the facilities required at Scoil Mhuire, Clane, County Kildare; the projected cost in this regard; the extent to which it is proposed to accommodate these requirements in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26079/98]
253 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which he expects funds to be drawn down within the next 12 months in relation to the provision of proposed and required extra facilities at Scoil Mhuire, Clane, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26084/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 248 and 253 together.
An extension of 2,088 square metres is proposed for Scoil Mhuire to cater for 850 pupils. Architectural planning of the project is proceeding and stage 5, bill of quantities, is shortly due in my Department for examination. It would not be appropriate to indicate the estimated cost of the project in advance of tendering as this could compromise the tendering process.
The invitation of tenders for this project will be considered once the architectural planning has been completed. It is not possible at this point to say when construction will commence.
249 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding extra facilities required at St. Mary's College, Naas, County Kildare; the proposed timescale for the provision of these facilities; if his attention has been drawn to the urgent need to meet these requirements; the likely cost in this regard; the number of places to be provided; the timescale for the provision of these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26080/98]
Architectural planning is proceeding at present and the invitation of tenders for this project will be considered once this planning process has been completed.
250 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the full extent of the school place requirement at Scoil Ignaid Rios, Naas, County Kildare; the way in which he will meet this requirement in the near future; the likely cost in this regard; the proposed timescale to meet these requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26081/98]
254 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which he expects funds to be drawn down within the next 12 months in relation to the provision of proposed and required extra facilities at Scoil Ignaid Rios, Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26085/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 and 254 together.
251 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has quantified the school place requirement for St. Patrick's post primary school, Naas, County Kildare; the proposals, if any, her has to meet this requirement; the proposed timescale for this; the projected cost of the extra facilities required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26082/98]
255 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which he expects funds to be drawn down within the next 12 months in relation to the provision of proposed and required extra facilities at St. Patrick's post primary school, Naas, County Kildare. [26086/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 255 together.
Architectural planning for this project is at a very early stage at present and the invitation of tenders for this project will be considered once the planning process has been completed. It would not be appropriate to indicate the estimated cost of the project in advance of tendering as this could compromise the tendering process. It is not possible to say at this point when construction will commence.
