Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2006
1313 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science if a decision has been reached in relation to a revised proposal under the devolved grant scheme for school building in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29055/06]
View answerThe School Planning Section of the Department is in receipt of an application for major capital works from the management authority of the school to which the Deputy refers. The school's application was originally considered under the devolved grant scheme. However the scope of the work needed exceeded the limits of this scheme and in order to meet the needs of the school the application must now be considered under the traditional scheme for major capital works. As such the application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale projects and was assigned a Band 2 rating. Progress on the proposed works is being considered in the context of the School Building and Modernisation Programme from 2006 onwards.
1314 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether it is necessary for her Department’s architect to review plans for the development of a new school (details supplied) in County Cork. [29068/06]
View answerIt is not necessary for my Department's architect to view plans for the development of the school in question. As both the design and construction of the school, as proposed, are being handled directly by the school authority and a private construction firm, without the direct involvement of my Department, it is ultimately a matter for the Board of Management to ensure that they are satisfied that the proposed site and school meet their present and future needs. The school management were however directed to my Department's website which contains Technical Guidance for school building projects.
