Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2004
174 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the progress towards an extension for a college (details supplied) in County Monaghan at which the pupils and teachers have to cross the N2 Dublin-Derry road and use a building that is totally unfit for use as a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25985/04]
View answerAn application for grant aid towards an extension has been received from the management authority of the college referred to by the Deputy.
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 being 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 multi-annual programme. 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.
