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Physical Education Facilities.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 July 2004

Thursday, 8 July 2004

Questions (182, 183, 184, 185)

Olwyn Enright

Question:

176 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of physical education halls built at primary level in the past seven years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21141/04]

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Olwyn Enright

Question:

177 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of physical education halls built at post-primary level in the past seven years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21142/04]

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Olwyn Enright

Question:

178 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools that have physical education halls; the number of these which are shared with the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21143/04]

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Olwyn Enright

Question:

179 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of second level schools that have physical education halls; the number of these which are shared with the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21144/04]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 to 179, inclusive, together.

The provision of multi-purpose space-PE halls for primary and post-primary schools respectively, is generally considered within the design brief for new schools and-or renovation-extension school building projects. With regard to the recently introduced pilot devolved initiatives at primary level, my Department is not prescriptive in terms of the exact accommodation to be delivered with the grants from my Department. This matter is devolved to the schools themselves and it is up to them to prioritise their accommodation requirements.

The type of statistical information requested by the Deputy is not therefore readily available in my Department. However, if the Deputy wishes to query the position on individual named schools, my Department will facilitate her with the relevant information.

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