Pat Breen
Question:181 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of the proposed new school planned for Ennis national school, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28178/03]
Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.
The timing of when the proposed building project for Ennis national school may progress to architectural planning is dependent on the financial allocation for 2004 and subsequent years, the rate of progress of existing projects in architectural planning and the priority afforded to each project by reference to the published criteria for prioritising large scale building projects.
As an interim measure, significant grant aid has been provided to alleviate accommodation difficulties at Ennis national school. In 2001, grant aid was provided for air conditioning in a computer room and for the purchase of eight temporary classrooms and in June 2002 my Department authorised grant aid of over €200,000 to fund health and safety works.
Seamus Kirk
Question:182 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to St. Laurence's college post-primary building project in Drogheda; and the number of rooms and facilities being provided there. [28180/03]
The St. Laurence's post-primary building project in Drogheda now known as Drogheda College of Further Education has been completed recently. The school is designed to cater for 500 students. The accommodation provided is approximately 3,500 square metres and comprises general classrooms, specialist rooms, library, PE hall, general purpose dining area, stores, toilets, cloaks, staff accommodation and administration.