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Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 November 2004

Thursday, 25 November 2004

Questions (255, 256)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

253 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if the Estimates for 2005 contained sufficient resources to address the requirements as set out by the authorities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she intends to meet such requirements in full in the near future arising from the 2005 Estimates or otherwise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30894/04]

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The building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. It has a band 2 rating. My Department's officials recently wrote to the school authorities with queries on a stage 3 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.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

254 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which she expects to be able to respond to the requirement for extra facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare arising from the provisions made in the Estimates for 2005; if she expects that work on the project involved is likely to start in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30895/04]

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The extension project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. It has a band 3 rating. My Department's technical staff are currently examining the stage 3 documentation, developed sketch scheme. The school authorities will be kept advised of developments. 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.

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