Dinny McGinley
Question:207 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for extension and renovation of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal. [4978/02]
Written Answers. - Schools Refurbishment.
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which 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 the Government came into office, there has been a great increase in the level of activity in the area of primary school building. This has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of major building projects under construction, which has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
The school referred to by the Deputy is being extended-refurbished as part of the Government's programme and the project is currently in architectural planning. Under the expanded building programme, it will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders as soon as possible.
Paul Connaughton
Question:208 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application for an extension and refurbishment to Cappataggle national school, Ballinasloe, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4979/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which 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 the Government came into office, there has been a great increase in the level of activity in the area of primary school building. This has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of major building projects under construction, which has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
A building project at Cappataggle national school is currently in architectural planning as part of the Government's programme. The project will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders, as soon as possible under the expanded building programme.