Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 November 2004

Wednesday, 17 November 2004

Questions (460, 461)

Emmet Stagg

Question:

499 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if the architectural planning for the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare has been completed; if not, when it is likely to be completed; if she will sanction funding for the project; if she will sanction the provision of a general purpose room based on the number of classrooms in the new school rather than restricting same to 200 square metres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29285/04]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

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

My Departments officials recently wrote to the school with queries on a stage three submission, developed sketch scheme, and a response is awaited.

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 the school referred to by the Deputy. 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.

Question No. 500 answered with QuestionNo. 488.

Emmet Stagg

Question:

501 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will sanction funding for the required extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29289/04]

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

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

My Department's technical staff are currently examining the stage three documentation, developed sketch scheme. The school authorities will be kept advised of developments.

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 the school referred to by the Deputy. 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.