Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2007
473 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 128 of 11 October 2007, when the long-term projection assessment for a school (details supplied) in County Clare will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25114/07]
View answerAn assessment of projected enrolment trends, demographic trends and housing developments in the area is currently underway
in order to determine the long term projected staffing figure on which the school's accommodation needs will be based. Once the long term projection has been determined officials in School Planning Section will be in contact with the school authority.
The building project will be considered in the context of the multi annual School Building and Modernisation programme.
474 Deputy Mary O’Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding the provision of new school facilities for a school (details supplied) in County Longford. [25115/07]
View answerThe Board of Management of the school referred to by the Deputy is the Client/Contracting Authority for their proposed building project. As client, the Board is currently overseeing the appointment of an architectural Design Team and it is my understanding that this process is at an advanced stage.
Progression of all projects to tender and construction will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.
475 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the long delays in proceeding with the extension for a school (details supplied) in County Cork. [25125/07]
View answerOfficials in the Department have completed a technical visit of the school referred to by the Deputy with a view to determining the project brief. The future progression of the project will be considered in the context of the School Building and Modernisation Programme.
