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Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2004

Wednesday, 27 October 2004

Questions (260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

362 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the covered walkway at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26379/04]

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The Deputy is aware that my Department's 2004 capital programme has been published. On the basis of the budgetary allocation, it was not possible to include this project in the list of new projects to commence in 2004.

It is open to the educational authority to submit an application for consideration under the summer works scheme 2005. I have arranged for an application form for the summer works scheme 2005 to issue to Kildare Vocational Education Committee, the closing date for which is 5 November 2004.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

363 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of alternative or replacement facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26380/04]

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The question of the relocation of the school to which the Deputy refers to an alternative site is under examination in my Department. Discussions have been held with Kildare Vocational Education Committee, the local authority and representatives of a developer on the matter. These discussions are ongoing and it is not possible to indicate at this stage when they may be concluded and a final decision taken in the matter.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

364 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the urgently required new national school at Kill, County Kildare; the progress that has been made in this regard in the last 12 months; if she expects matters to be satisfactorily concluded in the near future; the precise nature of her proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26381/04]

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The property management section of the OPW, which acts on behalf of my Department with regard to site acquisitions generally, is continuing to explore the possibility of acquiring a site for a new school at Kill, County Kildare. Meanwhile, 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. All projects are assessed against the published prioritisation criteria, agreed earlier this year with the education partners. Each project will be assigned a band rating and the progress of all projects will be considered in the context of the programme from 2005. 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.

Questions Nos. 365 and 366 answered with Question No. 330.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

367 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when it is likely that the extension and improvement works in respect of which planning permission was granted some years ago at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare are likely to be undertaken in view of the urgent necessity to provide permanent classroom accommodation for the school which currently has a serious deficiency in this regard; if it is anticipated that the necessary moneys are likely to be made available for the permanent structures at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26384/04]

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The extension project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. It has a band 3 rating.

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. All projects are assessed against the published prioritisation criteria, agreed earlier this year with the education partners. Each project will be assigned a band rating and the progress of all projects will be considered in the context of the programme from 2005. 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.

Question No. 368 answered with QuestionNo. 344.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

369 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress with regard to the provision of the facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26395/04]

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The school referred to by the Deputy is listed for proceeding to tender and construction as part of the 2004 school building programme. This project has been tendered and these tenders are currently being examined by the school's design team.

Bernard J. Durkan

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370 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the degree to which it is expected to provide an early date for extra facilities required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the full extent of the works likely to be undertaken and if these works are likely to meet the accommodation and ancillary needs of the school for the foreseeable future in view of the population trends; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26396/04]

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The school planning section of my Department is examining all building projects on hand in line with the project prioritisation criteria that were recently revised in consultation with the education partners. The proposed project for the school referred to by the Deputy is included in this review. I expect to be in a position to provide an update with regard to the progress of individual projects in the context of a multi-annual building programme. I intend to publish this programme as soon as possible after the budgetary process.

The area in which the school is located is kept under constant review to ensure adequate provision is made to meet emerging needs.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

371 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress in regard to the provision of the extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26397/04]

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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction work is recently under way at the school in question.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

372 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of permanent classroom facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the degree to which it is anticipated that the extra accommodation being provided is capable of meeting requirements in the foreseeable future; when the current works are likely to be concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26398/04]

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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction has recently commenced on the new eight-classroom school in question. It is envisaged that the new school will be completed in the latter half of 2005. My Department has no request for any additional facilities for this school.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

373 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the up to date position in regard to the completion of the permanent classroom accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the extent to which this accommodation is capable of meeting requirements for the foreseeable future in view of the ongoing population increases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26399/04]

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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction work was recently under way on a seven-classroom extension at the school in question.

The need for further additional accommodation in the area referred to by the Deputy will be considered in the context of a review which is being undertaken of all projects with a view to including them as part of a multi-annual school building programme for 2005.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

374 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of extra accommodation or refurbishment requirements at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the timetable in respect of same, if known; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26401/04]

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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction has commenced on an extension project at the school to which he refers. The project is due to be completed in early 2005.

Gay Mitchell

Question:

375 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science , further to Question No. 412 on 29 September 2004, when this application will be processed and a decision communicated to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26411/04]

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The application in question will be considered as quickly as possible and a decision will be conveyed to the school as soon as this process has been completed.

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