Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 29 Jan 2003

Vol. 560 No. 1

Written Answers. - School Curriculum.

Olwyn Enright

Question:

439 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if engineering is to be provided as a senior cycle subject of Moville Community College; if facilities have been put in place for this subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1719/03]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

Engineering is one of 34 subjects approved by my Department for senior pupils. It is for the management authorities of an individual school to decide whether or not to offer engineering within the school. As regards facilities, in June 2001 my Department's post-primary building unit authorised Donegal VEC to accept the tender for the provision of accommodation at Moville Community College as outlined in the following schedule:

No.	Type of Room	Area(sq. m.)
6	General Classrooms	234
1	Home Economics Room	100
1	Technical Graphics-Art Room	63
1	Technology Room and Store	136
1	Science Laboratory and Prep Area	100
1	Commerce-Computer Room	63
	Guidance Office	15
	Group Room	20
	Administration	43
	General Purpose-Dining Area-PE	200
	Toilets-Cloaks-Lockers	80
	Storage	40
	Staff Accommodation	47
	Total	1,141

With regard to the further development of Moville community college, the VEC's design team has recently submitted a revised stage 1 report. This documentation is currently being examined by my Department.

Questions Nos. 440 to 443, inclusive, answered with Question No. 438.