Phil Hogan
Question:403 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science when approval will be given for the construction of a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11680/04]
View answerTuesday, 27 April 2004
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I am pleased to advise the Deputy that a site for the school in question has been identified. The matter of the transfer of ownership is currently being addressed.
Regarding the proposed large-scale building project for the school, it is listed in section 8 of the 2004 school building programme, which is published on my Department's website at www.education.ie. The project has been assigned a band 1 rating by my Department in accordance with the published criteria for prioritising large-scale projects.
It is planned to progress the project to advanced architectural planning during 2004, and that process will commence when the site issues have been addressed.
Indicative time scales have been included for large-scale projects proceeding to tender in 2004. The budget announcement regarding multiannual capital envelopes will enable me to adopt a multiannual framework for the school building programme, which in turn will give greater clarity regarding projects that are not progressing in this year's programme including the Holy Spirit primary school. I will make a further announcement in that regard during the year.
Question No. 404 answered with QuestionNo. 395.