Vol. 504 No. 7
380 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of extra facilities at St. Mary's college, Naas, County Kildare; the progress, if any, in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13047/99]
The provision of extra facilities at St. Mary's College, Naas, County Kildare is currently at architectural planning stage. When this stage is completed officials of the planning and building unit of my Department will be in touch with the school authorities in order to progress the project to tender stage.
I will keep the Deputy informed of developments.
381 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date in regard to the provision of extra facilities at Scoil Mhuire, Clane, County Kildare; the extent of all works proposed, including physical education accommodation; the timescale for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13048/99]
I am pleased to inform the Deputy that tenders are about to be invited for the proposed extension to Scoil Mhuire, Clane. At this stage, it is anticipated that the project will be completed by September, 2000.
The proposed extension at the school shall result in the provision of five general classrooms, seven specialist rooms, physical education hall with changing area and ancillary area.
The physical education hall area comprises of 618 square metres of which 101 square metres and associated works will be funded by the school authorities.
382 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which proposals to provide extra facilities at Scoil Dara, Kilcock, County Kildare, have been advanced in the past three months; the timescale in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13049/99]
A stage 3 developed sketch scheme, submission was received in the building unit of my Department on 4 February 1999. This submission is currently being examined. Once this examination has been completed, and if found satisfactory, the project will be allowed to proceed to stage 4, detailed design, of architectural planning.
The proposed accommodation will comprise of eight general classrooms, eight specialist rooms and ancillary area.
384 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of extended facilities at Scoil Iognáid Rís, Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13053/99]
My Department's post primary building unit has decided in principle to grant aid an extension of 1,782 square metres at Scoil Iognáid Rís, Naas, County Kildare to cater for a long-term enrolment figure of 800 students. The schedules of accommodation have issued to the school authorities for their acceptance and a response is currently awaited.
385 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to provision of extra facilities at Confey College, Leixlip, County Kildare; the nature and extent of these works; the timescale involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13054/99]
The stage 5 submission, bill of quantities, for this project has recently been received in the building unit of my Department and is currently being examined. The proposed accommodation comprises of 11 general classrooms, six specialist rooms, library and ancillary area.
386 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of second level school places at St. Patrick's College, Naas, County Kildare; the number of places and improved facilities proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13056/99]
387 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the combined number of second level school places available in Naas, Celbridge, Leixlip, Maynooth, Kilcock and Clane, County Kildare; the number by which this capacity will be increased; the timescale in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13057/99]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 386 and 387 together.
St. Patrick's College, Naas, has accommodation for around 500 pupils. The proposed building project is to provide major improvement works to the existing school building and will not provide additional pupil places.
The second level schools in the areas, referred to by the Deputy, have a combined total of around 6,000 permanent pupil places. As the Deputy is aware there are a number of building projects, at various stages of architectural planning, involving schools in these areas. When these projects are completed, the overall number of permanent pupil places will increase to around 8,000.
The Deputy will appreciate that these projects are proceeding due to the major increase in capital funding allocated to my Department in the last two years.
