Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 December 2004
248 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Education and Science the position her Department is taking in connection with the allocation of a permanent building or building site to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the case of this school will be prioritised to ensure the continuation of it; if she will guarantee the long term continuation of this extremely successful school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33634/04]
View answerThe property management section of the OPW, which generally acts on behalf of my Department for site acquisitions, is currently exploring the possibility of acquiring a site for this school. The application from the school for permanent accommodation is being considered as part of a review of all projects which did not proceed to construction as part of the 2004 school building programme. All projects are being assessed against the published prioritisation criteria, 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. I will be making further announcements on the school building programme in the course of 2005.
249 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if her building unit will meet with the management of a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to progress plans for a school extension as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33635/04]
View answerAn application for capital grant aid for an extension at the school to which the Deputy refers is being considered as part of a review of all projects which did not proceed to construction as part of the 2004 schools building programme. Under this 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.
