Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2004

Tuesday, 23 November 2004

Questions (376)

Tony Gregory

Question:

426 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application by a school (details supplied) for funding to proceed with a new school building; the next stage for this application; the likely timescale for full approval of this project; the estimated timescale for the completion of the project in view of the fact that the school children have already been in prefabs for three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29755/04]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The application from the school in question is being considered as part of a review of all projects which did not proceed to construction under the 2004 schools building programme. Under the review, all projects are being assessed against the published prioritisation criteria which were 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.