Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 November 2004

Wednesday, 17 November 2004

Questions (424)

John Perry

Question:

465 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Mohill Community College, County Leitrim was condemned on asbestos grounds by her officials; if priority will be given to the building of a new school to accommodate up to 450 pupils for the amalgamation of Marion College and Mohill community college: the negotiations that have taken place: the progress made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28940/04]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The Marion College, Mohill, has been surveyed for the presence of asbestos by the Office of Public Works and necessary remedial works were carried out in both 2003 and 2004.

The new school project for Mohill community college is listed for proceeding to tender and construction as part of the 2004 school building programme.

My Department's technical staff is currently examining the pre-tender documentation for this project which was recently submitted by Leitrim VEC. When this examination is complete my Department will be in contact with Leitrim VEC regarding the tendering of this project.

The site for this project is being acquired by my Department under the terms of the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002. Documentation on the matter is currently with the Chief State Solicitor's Office.