Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 30 Jan 2001

Vol. 529 No. 1

Written Answers. - Schools Refurbishment.

Tom Enright

Question:

1116 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress with regard to structural repairs and comprehensive refurbishment of Birr community school, County Offaly; if the school authorities will be furnished with a copy of the report carried out by consultants in January 1999; the action which is recommended in this report; the works recommended to be carried out to this school; and if he will make a full statement on his plans and proposals for this school. [30422/00]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

My Department's planning and building unit recently completed its analysis of the report carried out on Birr community school and will shortly be arranging for the appointment of a design team through the European Journal for a major refurbishment of the school. I have requested officials in my Department to issue a copy of the report to the school authorities as soon as possible.

Cecilia Keaveney

Question:

1117 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress in relation to an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30423/00]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

Architectural planning for the project referred to by the Deputy is progressing. The grant of planning permission for the extension is currently awaited. When this has been received, the matter will be progressed further.