Vol. 529 No. 1
1253 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if an application for additional classroom space had been made to his Department for Dalystown national school, County Westmeath; and the projected timescale for the commencement of works at this school. [2040/01]
I can confirm that my Department has received an application from the management authorities of Dalystown national school for grant aid towards additional classroom space.
Architectural planning for the project 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 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.
1254 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress being made in providing additional science laboratories and other facilities at Loreto College, Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will give a progress report on this application. [2041/01]
Stage 1 – site suitability, briefing and site report – of my Department's design team procedures has been approved for the proposed additional science laboratories and other facilities for Loreto College, Mullingar, County Westmeath. The design team is now working on Stage 2 – outline sketch scheme.
1255 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress being made regarding the proposed extra science laboratories at St. Mary's College, Mullingar, County Westmeath. [2042/01]
Planning for an extension that will yield 1,303 Mf7>2 of additional accommodation at St. Mary's College, Mullingar, has reached stage 4 – detail design – of my Department's design team procedures. The school's design team is now working on the stage 4 report. The extension will provide general classrooms, a lecture room, a mathematics room, and other specialised accommodation.
1256 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress being made regarding the proposed new gaelscoil at Ashe Road, Mullingar, County Westmeath; the stage this development has reached; the estimated completion date for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2043/01]
Architectural planning for the provision of a new gaelscoil in Mullingar 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 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.
