Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 April 2008
327 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 21 February 2008, the status of the application; when she will make an announcement on projects to be moved to the next stage of planning under the multi-annual school building and modernisation programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15942/08]
View answerThe need for a new school building for school in question is acknowledged by my Department. The project required to deliver the new school building will be considered on an ongoing basis in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.
It is my intention to make a further announcement shortly on the school building programme and to provide an update on progress for the new schools planned for September 2008 delivery in developing areas.
328 Deputy Shane McEntee asked the Minister for Education and Science when construction work will commence and the timeframe for the completion of the project at a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15945/08]
View answerThe Department has received an application for a new building from the school referred to by the Deputy. Schedules of Accommodation for the proposed new school have now been agreed with the school authorities and progress on this building project will be considered in the context of the multi-annual School Building and Modernisation programme.
The school has received approval for additional temporary accommodation to cater its immediate needs for the coming school year 2008/09.
