Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 8 Dec 1998

Vol. 498 No. 1

Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.

Billy Timmins

Question:

375 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received an application from the board of management of the Loreto Convent, Bray, County Wicklow, seeking funding for a physical education hall; and, if so, the position in relation to the application. [26538/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

An application was received earlier this year from the board of management of the Loreto Convent, Bray, County Wicklow, seeking funding for a physical education hall.

The question of providing a PE hall at this school can only be considered in the context of the capital available for post-primary building purposes generally. Because of the demand for classroom accommodation in schools throughout the country, I am not in a position at this stage to state when a gymnasium will be provided in this particular case.

However, I assure the Deputy that this application will continue to be reviewed in light of available resources and competing priorities.