Tom Hayes
Question:215 Mr. T. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science if a commitment to the building programme for Lisronagh national school, County Tipperary, will be made. [10708/02]
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 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. An application for an extension to Lisronagh national school is currently being examined. When this examination is complete my Department's building unit will be in contact with the school authorities.
Tom Hayes
Question:216 Mr. T. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science if a commitment to the building programme for Ballytarsna national school, County Tipperary will be made. [10709/02]
The property management section of the Office of Public Works which is acting on behalf of my Department in relation to site acquisitions generally has been requested to report on the possibility of acquiring a site for Ballytarsna national school. As soon as a report is received the matter will be given further consideration.
Tom Hayes
Question:217 Mr. T. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science if a commitment to the building programme for Clonmel Gaelscoil, County Tipperary will be made. [10710/02]
The property management section of the Office of Public Works which is acting on behalf of my Department in relation to site acquisitions generally has been requested to explore the possibility of acquiring a site for Gaelscoil Cluain Meala. As soon as a report is received the matter will be given further consideration.
Tom Hayes
Question:218 Mr. T. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science if a commitment to the building programme for Tipperary Gaelscoil, County Tipperary will be made. [10711/02]
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 building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity. A project to provide a new school for Tipperary Gaelscoil is included 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.
Róisín Shortall
Question:219 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 664 of 7 March 2002, his attention has been drawn to the fact that the school in question has been at architectural planning stage for the past four years; when he expects further progress to be made on this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10712/02]
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 the school in question 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.