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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 18 Jun 2002

Vol. 553 No. 2

Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.

Paul Connaughton

Question:

340 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for grant aid by Kilcooley national school, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13235/02]

Architectural planning is under way for a major building project at Kilcooley national school, County Galway. My Department has recently conveyed its response to the architectural submission prepared by the school's design team which has been requested to rationalise the proposed scheme. In addition, the question of interim remedial works at the school is currently being dealt with. Some additional information has been requested and when this has been received, approval will be given to proceed with the works.

Paul Connaughton

Question:

341 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application by Cahergal national school for a new school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13236/02]

The property management unit of the Office of Public Works, which acts on behalf of my Department in relation to site acquisitions generally, is currently exploring the possibility of acquiring land for the purposes of catering for the long-term accommodation requirements of Cahergal national school.

Paul Connaughton

Question:

342 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for grant aid by Barnaderg national school, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13237/02]

Architectural planning for a building project at Barnaderg national school, County Galway, is currently at an advanced stage. Decisions on projects proceeding to tender and construction are taken in the light of the annual allocation for primary school buildings, the financial commitments to be met and the priority to be afforded to individual projects.

An extensive building programme for 2002 has already been approved and published. It is not envisaged that the proposed building project at Barnaderg national school will proceed to construction in 2002. Later this year, when a financial allocation has been made for the primary school building programme in the 2003 Estimates, I will be framing a further comprehensive programme of works that will proceed to construction and the school concerned will be one of those considered for inclusion in that programme.

It is my intention to bring greater transparency to the operation of the school building programme and I intend to publish the programme annually. I am also anxious to build a multi-annual dimension into the published programme so that schools will have an indication of the expected timelines relating to their project.

Paul Connaughton

Question:

343 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application by Brierfield national school, County Galway for grant aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13238/02]

Architectural planning for a building project at Brierfield national school, County Galway, is currently at an early stage. My Department is currently reviewing the initial architectural proposals prepared by the school's design team, together with options for phasing the project. Decisions on projects proceeding to tender and construction are taken in the light of the annual allocation for primary school buildings, the financial commitments to be met and the priority to be afforded to individual projects.

An extensive building programme for 2002 has already been approved and published. It is not envisaged that the proposed building project at Brierfield national school will proceed to construction in 2002. Later this year, when a financial allocation has been made for the primary school building programme in the 2003 Estimates, I will be framing a further comprehensive programme of works that will proceed to construction and the school concerned will be one of those considered for inclusion in that programme.

It is my intention to bring greater transparency to the operation of the school building programme and I intend to publish the programme annually. I am also anxious to build a multi-annual dimension into the published programme so that schools will have an indication of the expected timelines relating to their project.

Pádraic McCormack

Question:

344 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a new building for Calasanctius College, Oranmore, County Galway which has been ongoing for the past number of years; and when stage 5 of this application will be approved. [13239/02]

The stage 5 submission – bill of quantities – for Calasanctius College is currently being examined within my Department. When completed, the matter of authorising the invitation of tenders will be addressed and my officials will be in direct contact with the school's management authority at that time.

Dan Neville

Question:

345 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science when an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kerry will be completed. [13240/02]

Architectural planning for a building project at the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage. Decisions on projects proceeding to tender and construction are taken in the light of the annual allocation for primary school buildings, the financial commitments to be met and the priority to be afforded to individual projects.

An extensive building programme for 2002 has already been approved and published. It is not envisaged that the proposed building project referred to by the Deputy will proceed to construction in 2002. Later this year, when a financial allocation has been made for the primary school building programme in the 2003 Estimates, I will be framing a further comprehensive programme of works that will proceed to construction and the school concerned will be one of those considered for inclusion in that programme.

It is my intention to bring greater transparency to the operation of the school building programme and I intend to publish the programme annually. I am also anxious to build a multi-annual dimension into the published programme so that schools will have an indication of the expected timelines relating to their project.

Olivia Mitchell

Question:

346 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science when it is envisaged that the decision for funding for St. Laurence's national school will be made. [13241/02]

A project to extend and refurbish St. Laurence's national school is currently in architectural planning. Decisions on projects proceeding to tender and construction are taken in the light of the annual allocation for primary school buildings, the financial commitments to be met and the priority to be afforded to individual projects.

An extensive building programme for 2002 has already been approved and published. It is not envisaged that the proposed building project at St. Laurence's national school will proceed to construction in 2002. Later this year, when a financial allocation has been made for the primary school building programme in the 2003 Estimates, I will be framing a further comprehensive programme of works that will proceed to construction and St. Laurence's national school will be one of those considered for inclusion in that programme.
It is my intention to bring greater transparency to the operation of the school building programme and I intend to publish the programme annually. I am also anxious to build a multi-annual dimension into the published programme so that schools will have an indication of the expected timelines relating to their project.
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