Physical Education Facilities.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2006

Tuesday, 31 January 2006

Questions (426)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

531 Ms C. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science when the proposed extension to a swimming pool in the ownership of her Department (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be examined and approved; if her attention has been drawn to the deficiencies in changing room facilities for families; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the lack of family changing facilities is a cause of concern for parents with regard to child safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3186/06]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

An application for major capital grant aid has been received from the school to which the Deputy refers. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large-scale building projects. Progress on the project will be considered in the context of the school building and modernisation programme from 2006 onwards.