Vol. 551 No. 4
209 Ms M. McGennis asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application by Griffith Barracks national school for permanent additional accommodation noting that temporary planning permission has been granted for the pre-fabs. [10676/02]
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 Griffith Barracks national school will proceed to architectural planning, as soon as possible, under the Government's expanded building programme.
210 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the need for an extension for Scoil An Duinnínigh, Feltrim Road, Swords; and the current circumstances regarding this application. [10677/02]
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 Scoil An Duinnínigh, Swords, will proceed to architectural planning and to the preparation of tender documents, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.
211 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the application from Ballyboughal national school, Ballyboughal, County Dublin to redevelop the school for which planning permission has been granted; and the proposed commencement date for the construction of the new buildings. [10678/02]
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. Ballyboughal national school is being extended and 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.
