Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2005
398 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a decision on the application for permanent recognition will be made in the case of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when the long-term location of the school will be resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7660/05]
View answerAn application for permanent recognition from the school to which the Deputy refers is under consideration in the school planning section of my Department. As part of the examination, factors such as the long-term viability of the school, current and projected enrolments and suitability of accommodation is being considered. A decision on the school's application will be made as soon as possible.
Until such time as permanent recognition is granted to the school, it does not qualify for capital funding. If and when permanent recognition is granted, budgetary factors will then determine the rate of progress on the delivery of permanent accommodation for the school.
