Michael Finucane
Question:143 Mr. Finucane asked the Minister for Education and Science when construction will commence at Gaelscoil Ó Doghair, Caisleán Nua Thiar, Contae Luimnigh. [3094/02]
Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million. This is a record level of funding and demonstrates the Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.
Since this Government came to office there has been a greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area. There has also been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction. All of this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
The provision of a new school for Gaelscoil Ó Doghair is part of the Government's programme and is currently in architectural planning. The project will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders, as soon as it is possible to do so, under the expanded building programme.
Cecilia Keaveney
Question:144 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2915/02]
My Department's building unit has forwarded an application form to the management authority of the school referred to by the Deputy. The application will be considered as soon as the completed form is returned.