Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2005
567 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties arising at a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the action she will take to address this problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8922/05]
View answerThe building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. I have made a number of announcements relating to the 2005 school building programme since the beginning of the year which included details of 122 major school building projects countrywide which will prepare tenders and move to construction during the next 12 to 15 months; 192 projects to be delivered by way of devolved funding; 20 schools that will be provided with prefabricated accommodation already in the system; 43 schools that have been authorised to commence architectural planning; and 590 schools approved for funding under the 2005 summer works scheme.
I am anxious to ensure that a consistent flow of projects to tender and construction can be sustained into the future. I plan to make a number of announcements in the near future in relation to the school building programme to include projects which will be progressed through the design process. All projects in architectural planning, including the school in question, are being considered as part of this process.
568 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Limerick, will be one of the schools selected under the school building programme roll-out for 100 schools announced, in view of the fact that the school is closed to pupils and staff due to rat infestation. [8951/05]
View answerThe project at the school to which the Deputy refers has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria and is being considered in the context of the school buildings and modernisation programme.
The Deputy will be aware that I have made a number of announcements regarding the 2005 school building programme since the beginning of the year. Earlier this month I announced details of 43 school projects which are being authorised to proceed to architectural planning immediately. I will be making further announcements on projects which will progress on a phased basis into the architectural planning process in the next 12 to 15 months. The proposed project at the school referred to will be considered in this regard.
