Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 April 2004
159 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the site for Gaelscoil Cholmcille, Whitehall, Dublin; the amount of public money spent on rent in 2004; and if urgent assistance will be given to this school in obtaining a proper premises in order to facilitate a quality educational environment for all its pupils. [12248/04]
View answerMy Department is considering options for the long-term accommodation needs of Gaelscoil Cholmcille including the possible purchase of a site. However, due to the commercial sensitivities surrounding site acquisitions, the Deputy will appreciate that I am unable to comment on specific site purchase issues. My Department is providing 95% grant aid towards an annual rental cost of €88,050 for the school. A recent proposed increase of €22,640 per annum is currently being examined in the school planning section of my Department.
