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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2004

Tuesday, 18 May 2004

Questions (214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

228 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Sallins national school, Sallins, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14623/04]

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I am pleased to advise the Deputy that a major extension and refurbishment project for Sallins national school, County Kildare, is listed for proceeding to tender and construction as part of the 2004 school building programme.

The indicative timescale in the programme for this project proceeding to tender is the second quarter of 2004. The tendering process has commenced and the school authority has been authorised to progress this project to construction subject to certain conditions.

Bernard J. Durkan

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229 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Salesian College, Celbridge, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme. [14624/04]

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Bernard J. Durkan

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237 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Coláiste Ciarán, Leixlip, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme. [14632/04]

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I propose to take Questions Nos. 229 and 237 together.

The planning section of my Department has not received any application for additional accommodation from the schools to which the Deputy refers.

Bernard J. Durkan

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230 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Robertstown national school, Naas, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme. [14625/04]

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I am pleased to advise the Deputy that a major extension and refurbishment project for Robertstown national school, County Kildare is listed for proceeding to tender and construction as part of the 2004 school building programme.

The indicative timescale in the programme for this project proceeding to tender is the first quarter of 2004. The tendering process has commenced and the school authority has been authorised to progress this project to construction subject to certain conditions.

Bernard J. Durkan

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231 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Rathmore national school, Naas, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme. [14626/04]

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I am pleased to advise the Deputy that a new eight classroom school for Rathmore national school, County Kildare, is listed for proceeding to tender and construction as part of the 2004 school building programme.

The indicative timescale in the programme for this project proceeding to tender is the first quarter of 2004. The tendering process has commenced and the school authority has been authorised to progress this project to construction subject to certain conditions.

Bernard J. Durkan

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232 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Presentation Convent school, Maynooth, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme. [14627/04]

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The large-scale building project for Presentation Convent school, Maynooth, is listed in section 8 of the 2004 school building programme which is published on my Department's website at www.education.ie This project is at stage 3, developed sketch scheme, of architectural planning. It has been assigned a band 2 rating by my Department in accordance with the published criteria for prioritising large-scale projects. It is planned to progress this project to advanced architectural planning during 2004.

Indicative timescales 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 to tender in this year's programme including Presentation Convent school. I will make a further announcement in that regard during the year.

Bernard J. Durkan

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233 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at North Kildare Educate Together school, Celbridge, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14628/04]

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My Department has grant-aided the provision of a new eight classroom school building including a double autistic unit for North Kildare Educate Together school. In addition, my Department has also provided grant-aid for the provision of additional furniture at the school.

Bernard J. Durkan

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234 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Millicent school, Clane, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme. [14629/04]

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Bernard J. Durkan

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239 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Tiermohan national school, Tiermohan, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14634/04]

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Bernard J. Durkan

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243 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at St. David’s school, Naas, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14638/04]

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Bernard J. Durkan

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246 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Scoil Nás Na Ríogh, Naas, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14641/04]

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I propose to take Questions Nos. 234, 239, 243 and 246 together.

The 2004 building programme has been published and full details in relation to individual projects are available on my Department's website at www.education.ie On the basis of the funding allocation and the competing priorities for that funding, it was not possible to include the schools referred to by the Deputy in the 2004 building programme.

However, a key strategy going forward will be grounded on the budget day announcement of multi-annual allocations for capital investment in education projects. All projects that are not going to construction as part of the 2004 school building programme will be re-evaluated with a view to including them as part of a multi-annual programme from 2005 onwards. The schools in question will be included in this process. I expect to be in a position to make a further announcement in this matter later this year.

Bernard J. Durkan

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235 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Maynooth post-primary school, Maynooth, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme. [14630/04]

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A large-scale building project for Maynooth post-primary school, Moyglare Road, County Kildare, is listed in section 9 of the 2004 capital programme. The proposed extension consists of 1836 sq. m. for a long-term projected enrolment figure of 850 pupils. This project is at stage 3 of architectural planning, this stage involves a detailed sketch scheme detailing room layouts, etc. It has been assigned a band 3 rating by the Department in accordance with the published criteria for prioritising large-scale projects.

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 to tender in this year's programme including the school referred to by the Deputy. I will make a further announcement in that regard during the year.

Bernard J. Durkan

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236 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Scoil Clochar Naofa, Kilcock, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme. [14631/04]

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The 2004 building programme has been published and full details in relation to individual projects are available on my Department's website at www.education.ie On the basis of the funding allocation and the competing priorities for that funding, it was not possible to include the project at Scoil Clochar Naofa in the 2004 building programme.

However, a key strategy going forward will be grounded on the budget day announcement of multiannual allocations for capital investment in education projects. All projects not going to construction as part of the 2004 school building programme will be re-evaluated with a view to including them as part of a multiannual programme from 2005 onwards. The Scoil Clochar Naofa project will be included in this process. I expect to be in a position to make a further announcement in this matter during 2004.

Question No. 237 answered with QuestionNo. 229.

Bernard J. Durkan

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238 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Ardclough national school, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14633/04]

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The property management section of the OPW, which acts on behalf of my Department in relation to site acquisitions generally, is currently exploring the possibility of acquiring a site for Ardclough national school, County Kildare.

Due to the commercial sensitivities of site acquisitions, it is not proposed at this stage to identify specific sites to be acquired. However, this information will be placed on my Department's website when the relevant acquisitions have been completed.

Question No. 239 answered with QuestionNo. 234.

Bernard J. Durkan

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240 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at St. Wolstan’s school, Celbridge, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14635/04]

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The new building for St. Wolstan's community school, Celbridge, County Kildare, was completed in 1999. There are no further applications on hand for building works at this school.

Bernard J. Durkan

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241 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at St. Mary’s College, Naas, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14636/04]

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Provision was made for additional accommodation to be provided at St. Mary's College, Naas, County Kildare as part of my announcement of an additional €30 million investment in school buildings.

My Department has devolved authority and responsibility for the delivery of this project to the school and their design team. The tendering process has commenced and they envisage that the project will proceed to construction later this year.

Bernard J. Durkan

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242 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at St. Joseph’s boys national school, Kilcock, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14637/04]

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Bernard J. Durkan

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245 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Scoil Uí Riada, Kilcock, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14640/04]

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I propose to take Questions Nos. 242 and 245 together.

Over the remainder of this school year a new school planning model involving published draft area development plans will be piloted in five areas. Included in the pilot scheme is the area around the N4 from Leixlip through Kilcock, Enfield, Longwood, Kinnegad and Rochfortbridge to Kilbeggan.

The purpose of this new approach to school planning is to ensure that, in future, the provision of school infrastructure will be decided only after a transparent consultation process. In this regard, parents, trustees, sponsors of prospective new schools and all interested parties in the locality will have the opportunity to have their voices heard in the process.

Following the consultation process, individual plans will set out the blueprint for schools' development in an area covering a period of up to ten years. The draft area development plan for the N4 will include the schools referred to by the Deputy.

Question No. 243 answered with QuestionNo. 234.

Bernard J. Durkan

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244 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Scoil Mochua, Celbridge, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14639/04]

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A large-scale extension project for Scoil Mochua, Celbridge, County Kildare is listed for proceeding to tender and construction as part of the 2004 school building programme.

The indicative timescale in the programme for this project proceeding to tender is the first quarter of 2004. The tendering process has commenced and the school authority has been authorised to progress this project to construction subject to certain conditions.

Question No. 245 answered with QuestionNo. 242.
Question No. 246 answered with QuestionNo. 234.

Bernard J. Durkan

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247 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Scoil Linbh Íosa, Prosperous, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14642/04]

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A large-scale extension project for Scoil Linbh Íosa, Prosperous, County Kildare, is listed for proceeding to tender and construction as part of the 2004 school building programme. The indicative timescale in the programme for this project proceeding to tender is the third quarter of 2004. The school authority's design team is working on the tender documentation and they have also been authorised to prequalify contractors for this project.

Bernard J. Durkan

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248 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Scoil Iognáid Ris, Naas, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14643/04]

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Provision was made for additional accommodation to be provided at Meánscoil Iognáid Ris, Naas, County Kildare, as part of my announcement of an additional €30 million investment in school buildings. This will be phase 1 of the development programme for this school. My Department has devolved authority and responsibility for the delivery of this project to the school and their design team. The tendering process has commenced and they envisage that the project will proceed to construction later this year. The announcement in the budget of a multi-annual capital envelope will help give clarity on the timeframe for the remaining phases of works at this school.

Bernard J. Durkan

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249 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Scoil Uí Fhiach, Maynooth, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14644/04]

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Over the remainder of this school year a new school planning model involving published draft area development plans will be piloted in five areas. Included in the pilot scheme is the area around the N4 from Leixlip through Kilcock, Enfield, Longwood, Kinnegad and Rochfortbridge to Kilbeggan. It will also include schools in the Maynooth area. The purpose of this new approach to school planning is to ensure that, in future, the provision of school infrastructure will be decided only after a transparent consultation process. In this regard, parents, trustees, sponsors of prospective new schools and all interested parties in the locality will have the opportunity to have their voices heard in the process. Following the consultation process, individual plans will set out the blueprint for schools' development in an area covering a period of up to ten years.

Bernard J. Durkan

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250 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the requirement for the extra facilities required at Scoil Dara, Kilcock, County Kildare; when he expects to be in a position to meet in full such needs; the timescale in respect of the remaining phases in the developmental programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14645/04]

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An extension was completed at Scoil Dara, Kilcock, County Kildare in 2003. There are no plans at present to provide further accommodation at the school.

Bernard J. Durkan

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251 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when he expects to be in a position to provide funding to replace the roof of Scoil Mhuire, Clane, County Kildare, as same has been temporarily repaired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14646/04]

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In the circumstances that there may be asbestos present in the roof of Scoil Mhuire, Clane, County Kildare, the matter has been referred to the health and safety unit in the Office of Public Works, which carries out all asbestos surveys for the Department of Education and Science, for examination and report. The matter will be considered further in the light of the report.

Bernard J. Durkan

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252 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the extra permanent classrooms at Naas CBS, Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14647/04]

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Provision was made for additional accommodation to be provided at Naas CBS as part of my announcement of an additional €30 million investment in school buildings. This will be phase 1 of the development programme for this school.

My Department has devolved authority and responsibility for the delivery of this project to the school and their design team. The tendering process has commenced and they envisage that the project will proceed to construction later this year.

Bernard J. Durkan

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253 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the completion of the covered walkway at Confey College, Leixlip, County Kildare; if the proposal is likely to be completed in 2004; if the necessary finance is available for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14648/04]

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The Deputy will be aware that my Department's 2004 capital programme has been published and is available also on my Department's website at www.education.ie. It was not possible to include this project in the list of new projects to commence in 2004. The project will be considered again in the context of the 2005 capital programme.

Bernard J. Durkan

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254 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the projected enrolments and required facilities at Coláiste Cois Life, Lucan, County Dublin, he will evaluate the needs as a matter of urgency with a view to advancing the building programme through the various stages in the near future with the objective of meeting the school’s requirements before the end of 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14649/04]

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The new school for Coláiste Cois Life, Lucan, County Dublin, is listed for proceeding to tender and construction as part of the 2004 school building programme which is published on my Department's website at www.education.ie .The indicative timescale in the programme for this project proceeding to tender is the second quarter of 2004 and this process has commenced. It is expected that the project will then progress to construction shortly thereafter.

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