Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 28 Feb 2002

Vol. 550 No. 1

Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.

Paul Connaughton

Question:

186 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for extension and refurbishment of St. Colman's national school, Corofin, Cummer, Tuam, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7303/02]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods):

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 problem 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. This has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.

A building project at St. Colman's national school, Cummer, Corofin, Tuam, 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.