Paul Bradford
Question:208 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals for the future development of Rahan national school, Mallow, County Cork. [5083/02]
Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997. Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
My Department is currently assessing an application from Rahan national school in order to determine the most efficient way of providing improved accommodation at the school. The school authorities will be kept informed of progress.
Paul Bradford
Question:209 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will sanction the required building works at Ballygown national school, Mallow, County Cork. [5084/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997. Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
A building project for Ballygown national school 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 possible, under the expanded building programme.
Deirdre Clune
Question:210 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in County Cork is experiencing delays in advancing a building project, despite the fact that this school was given approval in October 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5085/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997. Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
A building project for the school referred to by the Deputy 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 possible, under the expanded building programme.
Deirdre Clune
Question:211 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Education and Science the details of all schools in County Cork which have been approved for building projects which have not been built; the names of the schools; the position regarding the projects at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5086/02]
I will arrange for a list of the major projects in architectural planning for primary and post-primary schools in County Cork to be forwarded to the Deputy. My Department is currently finalising a list of building projects at primary and post-primary levels and their current stage in the planning and building process. In the meantime, should the Deputy require information on a particular project, I will be pleased to provide it.
Paul Connaughton
Question:212 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application to the building unit by Creggs national school, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5102/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997. Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
A proposed building project for Creggs national school will proceed to architectural planning and to the preparation of tender documents, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.
Paul Connaughton
Question:213 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for a school extension by Slatefield national school, Moyglass, Loughrea, County Galway; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this school has passed stages one, two and three; when it will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5103/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997. Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
A building project at Slatefield national school, Moyglass 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.