Vol. 571 No. 1
710 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date in regard to the provision of the extra facilities required at Rathmore national school, Naas, County Kildare; the expected progress in this regard over the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21229/03]
722 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date in meeting the requirements as set out by the authorities at Scoil An Linbh Íosa, Prosperous, County Kildare; the extent to which he expects to bring these proposals to a final and satisfactory conclusion within the next six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21241/03]
724 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position in regard to the extra facilities required at Scoil Mochua, Celbridge, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21243/03]
725 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position in regard to the provision of extra facilities required at Scoil Na Mainistreach, Celbridge, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21244/03]
731 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the provision of both temporary and permanent accommodation at Sallins national school, Sallins, County Kildare; the timescale for the conclusion of this project; if his attention has been drawn to the deep concerns expressed by parents at the continued delay in this regard; if he intends to being the matter to a conclusion in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21250/03]
732 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which he has achieved progress over the summer months in regard to the provision of the urgently required facilities at Robertstown national school, Robertstown, County Kildare; if he expects to meet the urgently needed requirements in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21251/03]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 710, 722, 724, 725, 731 and 732 together.
712 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position in regard to the provision of extra and or replacement facilities at St. Patrick's post-primary school, Naas, County Kildare; if he will outline a timescale for the development and/or interim measures to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21231/03]
The proposed large-scale building project for St. Patrick's post-primary school in Naas is at an early stage of architectural planning.
In view of the budgetary position, such projects will not be authorised to progress beyond their current stage of architectural planning for the time being.
Budgetary provisions in 2004 and subsequent years will determine the rate of progression to tender and construction of such projects in conjunction with the band rating individually assigned.
713 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when it is expected to provide extra facilities required at Scoil Ingaid Rís, Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21232/03]
721 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position in regard to the provision of extra facilities at Scoil Uí Riada, Kilcock, County Kildare; when he expects the project to proceed to conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21240/03]
728 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position in regard to the provision of the extra facilities required at Presentation Convent School, Maynooth, County Kildare; the timescale in regard to meeting such requirements in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21247/03]
729 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Edu and Science Science the current position in regard to the provision of the long awaited extra facilities at Maynooth post-primary School, Maynooth, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to deliver the permanent structures previously promised; if he is prepared to put a timescale on the development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21248/03]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 713, 721, 728 and 729 together.
The proposed large-scale building projects referred to by the Deputy are at an early stages of architectural planning and are listed in section 7 of the 2003 school building programme which is published on my Department's website at www.education.ie. They have been assigned band ratings by my Department in accordance with the published criteria for prioritising large-scale projects. Projects listed in sections 6 and 7 will not be authorised to progress beyond their current stage of architectural planning at this time.
Budgetary provisions in 2004 and subsequent years will determine the rate of progression to tender and construction of these projects in conjunction with the band rating individually assigned.
714 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which facilities at St. Mary's College, Naas, County Kildare are adequate in terms of buildings and equipment; when he expects to be in a position to fund such requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21233/03]
715 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position in regard to the extra facilities required at St. Corbans School, Naas, County Kildare; when it is expected that all requirements are likely to be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21234/03]
717 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position in regard to the provision of the extra facilities sought by the school authorities at Scoil Clochar Naofa, Kilcock, County Kildare; when he expects the necessary funds to be made available to facilitate the required development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21236/03]
720 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position in regard to the provision of the extra facilities required at Tiermohan national school, County Kildare; when he expects to be able to meet in full the requirements as set out by the school authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21239/03]
723 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress he has achieved in acceding to the requests of the authorities at the Salesian College, Celbridge, County Kildare for the provision of extra facilities; if he will outline the proposed timetable for conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21242/03]
730 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress in the provision of permanent facilities and structures at Scoil Uí Fiach, Maynooth, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21249/03]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 714, 715, 717, 720, 723 and 730 together.
Architectural planning has not commenced on any of the applications for grant aid for improvement works referred to by the Deputy. Once an application for grant aid towards improvement works is received from the management authorities of a particular school it is examined in the school planning section of my Department and, as soon as this examination is completed, a decision on the matter is issued.
The 2003 capital programme has been published and my Department does not intend to allow further large-scale projects into architectural planning during 2003. The timing of when individual projects can progress to architectural planning will depend on the budgetary provision for 2004 and subsequent years, the rate of progress with existing projects in architectural planning and the priority afforded to each project by reference to the published criteria for prioritising large-scale building projects.
Question No. 715 answered with Question No. 714.
716 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will outline in respect of each of the primary and post-primary schools in Naas, County Kildare, the position in regard to the development plans for extension of buildings, equipment and other facilities thereat; the position in regard to remedial, special needs or resource teachers and the extent to which psychological services are available or likely to become available in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21235/03]
I have arranged for an official from my Department's planning and building unit to contact the Deputy regarding these matters.
Question No. 717 answered with Question No. 714.
