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311 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in County Wexford which have received grants for minor capital works; the name of each school; the amount each school received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22323/03]
In the 2003 schools building programme which was published earlier this year, the grants scheme for minor works to national school properties has a standard rate of €3,809 per school and a rate of €12.70 per pupil. The grant based on the pupil rate issued to schools in May 2003 whilst the grant based on the school rate is expected to issue before the end of the month.
Should the Deputy wish to ascertain the exact level of grant applicable to an individual school, I shall be happy to provide that information.
312 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if outstanding payments have been made following projects being carried out on St. Mary's CBS, Enniscorthy and FCJ SS, Bunclody; if not, the amount which is owed; when final payments will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22324/03]
In excess of €4.275 million has been paid to date for the large-scale projects at St. Mary's CBS, Enniscorthy and FCJ SS, Bunclody. Final payments have not yet been made as the final accounts for these projects have not yet been agreed between my Department and the clients.
313 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount which works cost at schools (details supplied); if final payments have been made; the works which remain to be done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22325/03]
The total cost of the works on the large-scale projects referred to by the Deputy is in excess of €1.4 million. Final payments have not yet been made as the final accounts for these projects have not yet been agreed between my Department and the clients.
314 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the stage of construction at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22326/03]
A large-scale refurbishment project has recently been completed at the school referred to by the Deputy.
315 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of large-scale projects in County Wexford which will proceed to construction in 2003 or 2004; the number of large-scale projects due to go ahead in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22327/03]
There are no large-scale projects from County Wexford listed in section 4 of the schools building programme for proceeding to construction in 2003.
The position for 2004 will be determined by the budgetary provisions in 2004 in conjunction with the band rating individually assigned to each project.
316 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if tenders have been received for large scale post primary projects in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22328/03]
There are no large-scale projects from County Wexford listed in section 4 of the schools building programme for proceeding to tender and construction in 2003.
317 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science when schools (details supplied) will be ready to proceed to the next two stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22329/03]
The large-scale building projects for the schools referred to by the Deputy are listed in section 6 of the 2003 schools building programme which is published on my Department's website at www.education.ie. The projects are at stage 4-5 of architectural planning – detail design-bill of quantities. They have been assigned a band rating 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. In the meantime, individual schools should, as appropriate, use their devolved grant to deal with any urgent health and safety works.
318 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science when schools (details supplied) will be ready to proceed to the next two stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22330/03]
The large-scale building projects for the schools referred to by the Deputy are listed in section 6 of the 2003 schools building programme which is published on my Department's website at www.education.ie. The projects are at stage 4-5 of architectural planning – detailed design-bill of quantities. They have each been assigned a band 2 rating 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.
319 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science when schools (details supplied) will be ready to proceed to the next two stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22331/03]
The large-scale building projects for the schools referred to by the Deputy are listed in section 7 of the 2003 schools building programme which is published on my Department's website at www.education.ie. These projects are at the early stages of architectural planning. They have been assigned a band rating 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. In the meantime, individual schools should, as appropriate, use their devolved grant to deal with any urgent health and safety works.
320 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to primary schools in County Wexford that were to be included in the 2003 programme; the position of each school separately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22332/03]
Based on the budgetary allocation for 2003 a total of 12 large-scale primary projects were included in the 2003 capital programme that was published on my Department's website in January.
The timing of when additional projects can progress to tender and construction will depend on the budgetary provision for 2004 and subsequent years and the priority afforded to each project by reference to the published criteria for prioritising large-scale building projects.
321 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the three post primary schools in County Wexford that were to proceed in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22333/03]
Based on the budgetary allocation for 2003 a total of 14 large-scale post-primary projects were included in the 2003 capital programme that was published on my Department's website in January.
The timing of when additional projects can progress to tender and construction will depend on the budgetary provision for 2004 and subsequent years and the priority afforded to each project by reference to the published criteria for prioritising large-scale building projects.
322 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the two schools (details supplied) belonging to temporary accommodation projects for primary schools, that were to be included in the 2003 programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22334/03]
I have arranged for an official in my Department's school building unit to contact the Deputy regarding the matters raised by him.
323 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Edu and Science Science the position with regard to schools (details supplied) that were to proceed in 2003 under the list for temporary accommodation for post primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22335/03]
The 2003 building programme has been published and full details in relation to individual projects are available on my Department's website at www.education.ie.
My Department has grant-aided temporary accommodation projects in the schools referred to by the Deputy.
324 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the need for a new school to replace Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Dublin Road, Drogheda; his further views on whether the current conditions at the school are acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22373/03]
An application for major capital investment from Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Dublin Road, Drogheda is under consideration in my Department. It is considered that the best option for providing accommodation for this school is to build a new school on a site which is in the ownership of the parish.
The timing of when this project can commence architectural planning is dependent on the financial allocation for 2004 and subsequent years and the competing priorities for that funding by reference to the published criteria for prioritising large-scale projects. In the interim, my Department is providing grant aid of €300,000 for the school authority to carry out emergency works at the school. It is expected that these works will be carried out this year.
