An application for permanent accommodation has been received from the management authority of school referred to by the Deputy. My Department is currently providing grant aid towards the rental of temporary accommodation for the school, at a rate of 95 % of the rental costs. My Department has also provided grant aid to the school towards the cost of furniture.
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 this school.
My officials are nearing completion of a review of all projects which did not proceed to construction as part of the 2004 school building programme with a view to including them as part of a multi-annual programme from 2005. The accommodation needs of the school referred to are being considered as part of this review.
Following conclusion of the current Estimates and budgetary process, I intend to publish the 2005 building programme which will operate in a multi- annual framework.
