Vol. 537 No. 2
420 Miss Fox asked the Minister for Education and Science when he will be in a position to allow St. Laurence's national school, Greystones, County Wicklow, proceed to the next stage in seeking extra accommodation; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the case has been ongoing for some eight months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15925/01]
Architectural planning for the provision of improved accommodation at St. Laurence's national school, Greystones, County Wicklow, is progressing. However, the rate of progress to construction of a project 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 to give any indication as to when the improved accommodation will be provided. The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.
