Gerard Murphy
Question:231 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science when works will begin at Aghina national school, County Cork. [22364/02]
Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.
My Department is assessing the tenders for the provision of a new two classroom school at Aghina, County Cork. A decision will be communicated to the board of management as soon as possible.
Denis Naughten
Question:232 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application submitted to the building unit by Clooneyquinn national school, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22365/02]
Denis Naughten
Question:241 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding by Ballyfeeney national school, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22374/02]
Denis Naughten
Question:246 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. [22379/02]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 232, 241 and 246 together.
Tender reports for the schools referred to by the Deputy are currently being examined by the building unit of my Department. It is not possible at this point to give an indication as to when construction will commence on these projects. My Department will be in touch with the school authorities as soon as possible.
Denis Naughten
Question:233 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding by Comafulla national school, County Roscommon; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22366/02]
Denis Naughten
Question:237 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. [22370/02]
Denis Naughten
Question:239 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. [22372/02]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 233, 237 and 239 together.
Architectural planning for building projects at the schools referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage. Decisions on projects proceeding to tender and construction, including the projects at the schools referred to by the Deputy, will be taken in the light of the allocations to be made for primary school buildings and when all budget decisions have been taken by the Government. It is not possible at this point to give an indication as to when construction will commence.
Denis Naughten
Question:234 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. [22367/02]
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. My Department has no plans at present to start architectural planning for further major primary school building projects. In the meantime, the authorities of the school in question should use the devolved grant which is given to all schools on an annual basis to deal with essential health and safety issues.