Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 May 2008

Thursday, 1 May 2008

Questions (135, 136)

Michael D. Higgins

Question:

135 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the reason, as has been reported, it is not authorised that this school would progress for the next stage at this time; if, in view of the fact that the school has had stage three approved and, with the imminent closure of another school, an increased school going population, together with cramped and outdated working conditions and facilities, this school is included in her Department’s multi-annual school building and modernisation programme for 2008; if so, the date for the project to move on to next stage; and if not, when it is envisaged that the next stage of the project will recommence. [17011/08]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Mary Hanafin)

My Department recently approved the Stage 3 submission for this project. The further progression of the project will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.

Catherine Byrne

Question:

136 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of a school building project at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8; when this school can expect works to begin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17012/08]

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Mary Hanafin)

The architectural planning of the school building project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage. The further progression of the project, as with all major building projects will be considered on an ongoing basis in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.