Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 30 Jan 2001

Vol. 529 No. 1

Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.

Paul McGrath

Question:

1251 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation concerning the provision of a new primary school at Coralstown, County Westmeath; and the projected timescale for the completion of this project. [2038/01]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

Architectural planning for the provision of a new three-classroom school at Coralstown, County Westmeath is progressing.

It is not possible at this point to give any indication as to when the project will proceed to construction as the rate of progress depends on factors such as the complexity and size of the project, the time required to undertake architectural planning, the volume of other projects being dealt with by the design team and my Department's building unit, the period of time required for the granting of planning permission and obtaining a fire certificate, the outcome of the tender competition and the procurement, where relevant, of bonds, insurance and tax clearance by prospective contractors.

The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.

Paul McGrath

Question:

1252 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the position concerning proposed capital works at Dysart national school, County Westmeath. [2039/01]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

Architectural planning for the provision of a new two-classroom school is proceeding as quickly as possible having regard to the large number of school building projects on hand within my Department.

The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.