Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 1 Jun 1999

Vol. 505 No. 6

Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.

Paul McGrath

Question:

265 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of money he has sanctioned for works on a new site and school for Coláiste Coinn Torc, Castlepollard, County Westmeath; if school plans for this new site have been approved; if the project is ready to go to tender; if money has been allocated for the school building; and, if so, the amount of this allocation. [14387/99]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

County Westmeath Vocational Educational Committee is currently negotiating with owners of a number of sites in the Castlepollard area with a view to acquiring a suitable site for the proposed new vocational school at Castlepollard. Following the acquisition of a suitable site, architectural planning of the school will continue.