Liam Aylward
Question:224 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Science when construction will commence on the permanent extension and renovation works to a national school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [10739/02]
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 the 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 expects to be in a position this year to give detailed consideration to an application from the school referred to by the Deputy for improved accommodation as part of the Government's expanded building programme. The school authorities will be informed of developments.
Paul Bradford
Question:225 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals for the development of Ballynoe national school, Mallow, County Cork. [10740/02]
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 for Ballynoe national school is 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.