Mary Upton
Question:448 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for funding from schools (details supplied); and if assistance will be given to these schools urgently. [30984/04]
View answerTuesday, 30 November 2004
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the school in question has recently received notification of approval from my Department for the required works.
David Stanton
Question:449 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the need to expand a school (details supplied) in County Cork; her plans to assist the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30985/04]
View answerMy Department's school planning and building unit is not in receipt of an application for capital funding towards the provision of an extension at the school to which the Deputy refers. However my Department is aware of potential housing development that is taking place in the area and expects that, in due course, such an application may be made by the school's management authority.
In considering such an application, the school planning section of my Department would consider all the relevant factors, including enrolment and demographic trends, housing developments and the extent of existing school provision in the area in order to determine the provision required for the future. A decision would then be taken on how best to meet emerging demand. The school authority has recently made an application for electrical upgrade works under the summer works scheme 2005. All applications for the 2005 scheme will be considered in school planning section of my Department and it is planned to publish the list of successful applicants in January 2005.