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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 20 Mar 2002

Vol. 550 No. 4

Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.

Matt Brennan

Question:

893 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a secondary school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9378/02]

The building unit of my Department does not appear to have received an application for capital funding from the school to which the Deputy refers. I have asked officials of my Department to contact the school directly on this matter.

Matt Brennan

Question:

894 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a secondary school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9379/02]

The allocation for post-primary buildings in 2002 is €182.3 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in post-primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.

Due to the greatly increased level of investment in the post 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 stage four submission detailed design for the extension at the school to which the Deputy refers is currently being exam ined by my Department's technical staff. When this submission is found to be satisfactory, the school will be authorised to proceed to the next stage of architectural planning, stage five bill of quantities.

Matt Brennan

Question:

895 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9380/02]

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 in architectural planning. The project will continue to the invitation of tenders, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.

Matt Brennan

Question:

896 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9381/02]

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.

My Department will give further consideration this year to the application from the school referred to by the Deputy for improved accommodation as part of the expanded building programme. The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.

Matt Brennan

Question:

897 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9382/02]

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 expanded building programme.

Matt Brennan

Question:

898 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; and when the project will proceed to the next stage. [9383/02]

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 invitation of tenders, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.

Matt Brennan

Question:

899 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the remaining improvement works to be carried out to a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the work will continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9384/02]

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.

Because 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.

My Department will give consideration this year to an application for further improvement works at the school referred to by the Deputy as part of the expanded building programme. The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.

Matt Brennan

Question:

900 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9385/02]

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 invitation of tenders, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.

Matt Brennan

Question:

901 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9386/02]

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 invitation of tenders, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.

Matt Brennan

Question:

902 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9387/02]

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 expanded building programme.

Matt Brennan

Question:

903 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9388/02]

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.

My Department will give further consideration this year to the application from the school referred to by the Deputy for improved accommodation as part of the expanded building programme. The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.

Matt Brennan

Question:

904 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9389/02]

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 invitation of tenders, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.

Matt Brennan

Question:

905 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9390/02]

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 refurbishment project for the school referred to by the Deputy will proceed to architectural planning, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.

Jack Wall

Question:

906 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9391/02]

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 pri mary 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 building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.

A proposed building project for the school referred to by the Deputy will proceed to architectural planning and to the preparation of tender documents, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.

Question No. 907 answered with Question No. 714.

Brian O'Shea

Question:

908 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science when the stage two submission of the Ballyduff national school building project in County Waterford will have completed architectural planning examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9395/02]

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 in respect of Ballyduff 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 Government's expanded building programme.

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