Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2004

Tuesday, 23 November 2004

Questions (387)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

437 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of the school extension proposals for a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; the prospects of these works being included in the schools building programme for commencement in 2005; and her plans regarding the need for temporary accommodation to cater to the needs of pupils in situ and others on the school’s ever-growing entry waiting list, pending the completion of the long-overdue extension. [29819/04]

Written answers

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 1 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 the school in question. 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.

The management authority of the school has made an application for temporary accommodation. All such applications are being considered in the school planning section of my Department, and it is planned to publish the list of successful applicants early in the new year.