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232 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when building will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12442/01]
My Department has received an application from the management authorities of the school referred to by the Deputy for grant-aid towards additional accommodation.
It is not possible at this point to give any indication as to the timetable for the provision of the accommodation.
233 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when building will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12443/01]
Architectural planning for an extension to the school referred to by the Deputy is under way at present.
It is not possible at this point to give any indication as to the timetable for the provision of the accommodation.
234 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the necessary upgrading and expansion works at a national school (details supplied) have not been carried out to date; if he will take steps to ensure that these works are carried out without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12483/01]
Architectural planning for the provision of an extension to the school referred to by the Deputy is progressing. However, it is not possible at this point to give any indication as to the timetable for the provision of the accommodation.
235 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received a request from the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath for additional accommodation which is required at this expanding school; if so, when this accommodation will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12484/01]
My Department has received an application from the management authorities of the school referred to by the Deputy for grant-aid towards additional accommodation.
It is not possible at this point to give any indication as to when architectural planning will be initiated.
236 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the construction of a new school at Coralstown, Mullingar, County Westmeath; if all necessary planning steps have now been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12485/01]
I take it that the Deputy is referring to Coralstown national school, Mullingar, County Westmeath.
Architectural planning for the provision of a new three-classroom school at Coralstown, County Westmeath, is progressing. However, it is not possible at this point to give any indication as to the timetable for the provision of the accommodation.
237 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application for additional accommodation by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12486/01]
Architectural planning for the provision of an extension to the school referred to by the Deputy is progressing. However, it is not possible at this point to give any indication as to the timetable for the provision of the accommodation.
238 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date in providing additional accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12487/01]
Architectural planning for the provision of an extension to the school referred to by the Deputy is progressing. However, it is not possible at this point to give any indication as to the timetable for the provision of the accommodation.
239 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application for additional accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12488/01]
My Department has received an application from the management authorities of the school referred to by the Deputy for grant-aid towards additional accommodation.
It is not possible at this point to give any indication as to the timetable for the provision of the accommodation.
240 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the current status of an application by a primary school (details supplied) in County Westmeath for new accommodation requirements; when approval will be given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12489/01]
Architectural planning for the provision of a new two-classroom school for the school referred to by the Deputy is progressing. However, it is not possible at this point to give any indication as to the timetable for the provision of the accommodation.
241 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the current status of an application by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath for additional accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12490/01]
Stage 3, developed sketch scheme, of my Department's design team procedures was approved by the building unit of my Department for the proposed extra science laboratories and other facilities at the school to which the Deputy refers in January 2000.
The building unit is now awaiting the stage 4-5 submission, detail design and bill of quantities, of my Department's design team procedures from the school authority.
242 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will give an update on refurbishment and extension plans for the Holy Spirit national school, Ballymun, Dublin 9; if he will outline the position with each project and say where the stage refurbishment plans are at for the central area; when work will commence; the plans there are for the refurbishment of the school hall; the plans there are for a new extension; the number of classrooms involved; when work will commence; if prefabs will be provided for September 2001; and the plans he has to allow new classes to operate. [12492/01]
Architectural planning for an extension and refurbishment works to the central block at Holy Spirit national schools, Ballymun, Dublin 11, is well under way.
However, the rate of progress to construction 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 availability of funding, the outcome of the tender competition and the procurement, where relevant, of bonds, insurance and tax clearance by prospective contractors.
The Deputy will appreciate, therefore, that it is not possible at this point to give any indication when construction will commence. However, the school authorities will be kept informed of developments.
I have arranged for officials of my Department to make contact with the school authorities to discuss the requirement for the provision of temporary accommodation at the school.
243 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education and Science when the proposed improvement works and extension to Burnfort national school, Mallow, County Cork, will be undertaken. [12493/01]
My Department has received an application for improved accommodation in respect of Burnfort national school, Mallow, County Cork.
It is not possible at this point to give any indication as to when architectural planning will be initiated. However, the school authorities will be contacted as soon as my Department is in a position to proceed further with the project.
