Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 November 2004
474 Mr. Ó Fearghail asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation with regard to County Kildare VEC’s proposal to build a new community college in Athy, County Kildare; her views on whether this is a priority project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29048/04]
View answerThe new school building project for Athy community school, Athy, County Kildare, 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 including Athy community school. 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 school building programme from 2005 onwards.
475 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will approve funding for an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Roscommon; when she intends to make a decision on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29100/04]
View answerThe application for an extension at the school to which the Deputy refers is being considered as part of a review of all projects which did not proceed to construction as part of the 2004 school building programme. All projects are being assessed against the published prioritisation criteria revised earlier this year following consultation 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 school building programme from 2005 onwards.
