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206 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science when the temporary pre-fabs will be put in place at St. Brigid's school, Goresbridge, County Kilkenny; if his Department will cover fully all costs relating to this building project including connection to the services; if discussions have taken place regarding the construction of a new school; and if a plan for the future of the school can be agreed between all concerned as soon as possible. [14301/02]
Earlier this year my Department authorised the authorities of Scoil Bhride, Goresbridge to engage an architect-engineer to prepare tender documentation and invite tenders for the provision of temporary accommodation at the school.
The cost of the temporary accommodation is being met by my Department. The provision of permanent accommodation at this school will be assessed in due course.
207 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when architectural planning will commence at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; and when this project will advance to the next stage. [14307/02]
My Department has an extensive primary school building programme under way at present and this includes a large number of projects at various stages of architectural planning.
Decisions on additional projects proceeding to architectural planning are taken in the light of the annual allocation for capital projects, the financial commitments to be met and the priority to be afforded to individual projects. The programme for 2002 is in place and the schools concerned have been notified.
Later this year, when a financial allocation has been made for the primary school building programme in the 2003 Estimates, I will frame a further comprehensive programme of works and this will involve putting more projects into architectural planning. The needs of the school referred to by the Deputy will be considered at that time.
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.
208 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding for the development of a playground at Cloonfad national school, County Roscommon; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14308/02]
The board of management of Cloonfad national school has applied to my Department for grant-aid towards the development of a playground.
My Department recommended to the board that an architect be appointed to report on the matter. As soon as the architect's report is received, my Department will give the matter further consideration.
209 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding by Grange national school, Boyle, County Roscommon; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14309/02]
Architectural planning for a building project at Grange national school, County Roscommon is at an advanced stage.
210 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding by Ballyleague national school, County Roscommon; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14310/02]
Architectural planning for a building project at Ballyleague national school, County Roscommon is 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 Ballyleague 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 frame a further comprehensive programme of works that will proceed to construction and Ballyleague 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.
211 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding by Roxboro national school, County Roscommon; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14311/02]
Architectural planning for a proposed five classroom extension at Roxboro national school, County Roscommon is progressing.
The project was included as part of an extensive building programme for 2002 which was approved earlier this year. Architectural planning will continue until the project is ready to go to tender, at which point my Department will be in contact with the school authorities.
212 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding by Lisacul national school, County Roscommon; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14312/02]
Architectural planning for a building project at Lisacul national school, County Roscommon 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 at Lisacul 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 frame a further comprehensive programme of works that will proceed to construction and Lisacul 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.
213 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding by O'Connor Don national school, Cloonbonniff, Castlerea, County Roscommon; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14313/02]
Architectural planning for a building project at O'Connor Don national school, Cloonbonniff, County Roscommon is 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.
214 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding by Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown national school, County Roscommon; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14314/02]
I understand the Deputy is referring to Scoil Mhuire secondary school.
My Department requested the school's management authority to instruct its design team to prepare and submit a stage 1 – outline sketch scheme – submission for the proposed refurbishment and extension at Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown, County Roscommon. This submission is awaited.
215 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding by Ballyfeeney national school, County Roscommon; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14315/02]
I am pleased to inform the Deputy that tenders have been invited for the proposed extension and refurbishment at Ballyfeeney national school, County Roscommon.
216 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding by St. Mary's national school, Ballinagare, County Roscommon; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14316/02]
Architectural planning for a building project at St. Mary's national school, County Roscommon is at an early stage.
217 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding by Aughrim national school, County Roscommon; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14317/02]
Architectural planning for a building project at Aughrim national school, County Roscommon 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 at Aughrim 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 frame a further comprehensive programme of works that will proceed to construction and Aughrim 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 time lines relating to their project.
218 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding by Whitehall national school, County Roscommon; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14318/02]
My Department has an extensive primary school building programme under way at present and this includes a large number of projects at various stages of architectural planning.
Decisions on additional projects proceeding to architectural planning are taken in the light of the annual allocation for capital projects, the financial commitments to be met and the priority to be afforded to individual projects. The programme for 2002 is in place and the schools concerned have been notified.
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 and this will involve putting more projects into architectural planning. The needs of Whitehall national school will be considered at that time.
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.
219 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding by Creggs national school, County Galway; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14319/02]
My Department has an extensive primary school building programme under way at present and this includes a large number of projects at various stages of architectural planning.
Decisions on additional projects proceeding to architectural planning are taken in the light of the annual allocation for capital projects, the financial commitments to be met and the priority to be afforded to individual projects. The programme for 2002 is in place and the schools concerned have been notified.
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 and this will involve putting more projects into architectural planning. The needs of Creggs national school will be considered at that time.
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.
220 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding by Cornafulla national school, County Roscommon; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14320/02]
Architectural planning for a building project at Cornafulla national school, County Roscommon 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 at Cornafulla 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 Cornafulla 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.
221 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding by St. Mary's national school, Knockcroghery, County Roscommon; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14321/02]
My Department has an extensive primary school building programme under way at present and this includes a large number of projects at various stages of architectural planning.
Decisions on additional projects proceeding to architectural planning are taken in the light of the annual allocation for capital projects, the financial commitments to be met and the priority to be afforded to individual projects. The programme for 2002 is in place and the schools concerned have been notified.
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 and this will involve putting more projects into architectural planning. The needs of St. Mary's national school will be considered at that time.
