Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005

Tuesday, 10 May 2005

Questions (379)

Olwyn Enright

Question:

431 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in County Laois was not included under the devolved grant scheme; when it will be included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15287/05]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The school to which the Deputy refers submitted an application for ancillary accommodation which was assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large-scale building projects. Under the criteria, schools with a deficit of mainstream classroom accommodation are afforded a higher band rating than those with a deficit of ancillary accommodation. The 2005 devolved grant scheme prioritised funding to schools with a requirement for mainstream accommodation.

The school in question subsequently submitted a revised application to reflect a deficit of mainstream accommodation. This application is being examined and progress on any proposed project will be considered in the context of the schools building programme from 2005 onwards.