Liam Aylward
Question:214 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Science if he is in a position to allow a project (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to proceed to tender. [5950/02]
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 accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.
Due to of 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.
The school referred to by the Deputy is being extended-refurbished as 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.
Emmet Stagg
Question:215 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will approve the required extension to Maynooth post primary school, Maynooth, County Kildare to move the details design stage; and the remaining stages to be completed. [5951/02]
The stage 3 – developed sketch scheme – has been examined within my Department's post primary building unit.
A number of queries were raised and were brought to the attention of the chief executive officer of County Kildare VEC for evaluation and a response from his design team. A response has been received and is currently being examined within my Department's post primary building unit. Subject to the stage 3 submission being in order, the question of authorising the project to stage 4 – detailed design – will be considered.
The following stages of architectural planning have yet to be completed: stage 4 – detailed design, stage 5 – bill of quantities, stage 6 – tender action and report.
Emmet Stagg
Question:216 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if the contract has been signed for the required extension to Scoil Dara secondary school, Kilcock, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5952/02]
The stage 6 – tender action and report – in respect of the proposed extra facilities at Scoil Dara, Kilcock, County Kildare has been examined within my Department.
My Department's post primary building unit has indicated to the school authorities that consideration is being given to formally approving the tender recommended for acceptance by their design team. This approval however is subject to confirmation that the sub-contractors can meet the standard contractual requirements, including, for example, evidence of tax clearance and membership of CIF. Confirmation of these items is awaited before the formal approval to the placing of the contract can issue.
Ulick Burke
Question:217 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has, in 2002, to progress the application of the board of management of Cappataggle national school, Ballinasloe, County Galway, to improve facilities at this school. [5953/02]
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 accommodation 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 Cappataggle national school, Ballinasloe, County Galway, 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.
Ulick Burke
Question:218 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will meet representatives of the board of management, parents association and staff of Cahergal national school, Tuam, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5954/02]
I have already arranged to meet a deputation from Cahergal national school, Tuam, County Galway, on Wednesday, 27 February 2002 at 16.15 in Leinster House.
Ulick Burke
Question:219 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science the date he received an application from the board of management of Ballinakill national school, Loughrea, County Galway; the work and improvements listed on the application; the response he has sent to the secretary of the board of management of the school; the progress on the application; his plans to allow this project to go to tender in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5955/02]
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 accommodation 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 Ballinakill 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.
Jimmy Deenihan
Question:220 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of an extension to Scoil Íde, Curranes national school, Castleisland, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5956/02]
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 accommodation 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.
The school referred to by the Deputy is being extended-refurbished as 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 expanding building programme.
Dan Neville
Question:221 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science when construction will commence at Kilfinane primary school, County Limerick. [5987/02]
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 accommodation 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. The school authorities at Kilfinane national school are in the process of acquiring a site for the school. When the site has been acquired a proposed major building project for the school will proceed to architectural planning and to the preparation of tender documents, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.
Breeda Moynihan-Cronin
Question:222 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the list of all the applications for school building, renovation or extension projects in County Kerry within his Department; if he will indicate the stage of development at which each of these projects is; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5988/02]
I will arrange for the list of projects in architectural planning for primary and post-primary schools to be forwarded to the Deputy.
Breeda Moynihan-Cronin
Question:223 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received applications from Glens national school, Dingle, County Kerry for building or renovation works; the status of such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5989/02]
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 accommodation 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 Glens national school, Dingle, County Kerry, will proceed to architectural planning and to the preparation of tender documents, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.
Breeda Moynihan-Cronin
Question:224 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of the application for a new national school for Rathmore, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5990/02]
The application referred to by the Deputy is under review in my Department.
The extent of the permanent accommodation to be provided at any school is directly related to the number of pupils requiring the facilities in the long-term. My Department is currently reviewing the long-term enrolment projections for Rathmore national school and when this assessment has been completed, the school authorities will be advised of the outcome.