Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 30 Sep 2003

Vol. 571 No. 1

Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

719 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position in regard to acquisition of a site and permanent structures for Scoil Nás na Ríogh, Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21238/03]

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

Gaelscoil Nás na Ríogh, Naas, County Kildare was granted provisional recognition by my Department effective from 1 September 2002. The school authorities were advised at that time that the question of permanent recognition would be considered when the Department is satisfied that the long-term viability of the school has been demonstrated and that the school is operating in accordance with the rules for national schools.

Until such time as permanent recognition is granted to the school, my Department will not consider purchasing a site to permanently accommodate the school. If and when permanent recognition is granted, budgetary factors will then determine the rate of progress on the acquisition of a site and on the delivery of permanent accommodation for the school.

Question No. 720 answered with Question No. 714.

Question No. 721 answered with Question No. 713.

Question No. 722 answered with Question No. 710.

Question No. 723 answered with Question No. 714.

Question No. 724 answered with Question No. 710.

Question No. 725 answered with Question No. 710.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

726 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans for the future development of the girls national school, Celbridge, County Kildare; the likely timetable involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21245/03]

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

My Department has no record of any application for capital investment from authorities of the girls national school, Celbridge, County Kildare.

Question No. 727 answered with Question No. 718.

Questions Nos. 728 and 729 answered with Question No. 713.

Question No. 730 answered with Question No. 714.

Questions Nos. 731 and 732 answered with Question No. 710.

Questions Nos. 733 and 734 answered with Question No. 718.