Vol. 552 No. 1
740 Mr. P. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will expedite approval for the provision of security fencing at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 in order that the work on this and on replacement windows can be carried out simultaneously. [11521/02]
My Department has recently received a letter from the school authorities on the provision of additional security fencing at the school referred to by the Deputy. The matter is currently being reviewed by my Department and I have arranged for an official from my Department to contact the school authorities in relation to this matter.
741 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made in an application for additional accommodation from a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11522/02]
The planning section of my Department has recently written out to the managerial authority of the school in question advising them of the long-term enrolment numbers for the school. The building unit of my Department will now be in contact with the school in order to advance the project.
742 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of a new primary school at Dysart, Mullingar, County Westmeath; if the architectural planning stage has concluded; if his Department will ensure that same is progressed without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11536/02]
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. A proposed new three classroom school for Dysart 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.
743 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in providing additional accommodation at Clonmellon national school, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11537/02]
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. Clonmellon national school is being refurbished and extended 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 invi tation of tenders, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.
744 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made by his Department in the provision of a new school at Curraghmore, Mullingar, County Westmeath. [11538/02]
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 expects to be in a position during this year to give detailed consideration to an application from the authorities of Curraghmore national school, Mullingar, County Westmeath, for grant-aid towards a building project.
745 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a new school for the Downs, Mullingar, County Westmeath; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this school is on the A category list and is providing special needs facilities; if this school will be given approval without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11539/02]
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 Downs national school, is being refurbished and extended 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.
746 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason his Department has failed to deal with stage four and five documents, submitted on 17 May 2001, by St. Mary's CBS, Mullingar, in relation to an extension which is urgently required, due to the deteriorating condition of the current buildings; if he will authorise the school authorities to proceed to stage six and replace the flat roofs immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11540/02]
The building unit of my Department has dealt with the stage four and five documents submitted by the managerial authority of St. Mary's CBS, Mullingar, in regard to its extension and is currently awaiting clarification from the school's design team on elements of the submission. Once all outstanding issues have been resolved with the submission my Department will be in a position to allow the project to proceed to stage six, that is tender action and tender report.
747 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath for additional accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11541/02]
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 refurbished and extended 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.
748 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of a new primary school at Coralstown, Mullingar, County Westmeath; if the architectural planning stage has concluded; if he will ensure this is progressed without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11542/02]
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 new three classroom for Coralstown 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.
749 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if his Department will take steps to ensure that these works are progressed without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11543/02]
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 refurbished and extended 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.
750 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will take steps to ensure that the application for a new permanent school by Gaelscoil an Mhuillinn, Mullingar, County Westmeath is expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11544/02]
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 pri mary 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.
Architectural planning for a new Gaelscoil in Mullingar has been completed. The project will continue to the invitation of tenders, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.
751 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if approval will be given for an application for increased accommodation by Sonna national school, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11545/02]
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 expects to be in a position during this year to give detailed consideration to the application from the authorities of Sonna national school, County Westmeath, for grant-aid towards improved accommodation.
752 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for additional accommodation applied for by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when this accommodation will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11546/02]
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.
