Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
1779 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Education and Science when tenders were invited for a new school (details supplied) in County Donegal; if the tendering process has been completed; when it is expected that work will commence on the new project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31142/08]
View answerA tender report for the project referred to by the Deputy was submitted to my Department. The contract for the project has not yet been awarded. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of the Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of the current competing demands on the capital budget of the Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time.
1780 Deputy M. J. Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Science when approval will be given for a new building in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31165/08]
View answerThe project referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of the design process. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the capital budget of the Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the further progression of the project at this time.
1781 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science when the necessary upgrading and building project for a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath, which caters for the educational needs of about 800 young students will be given approval to proceed to construction in view of the fact that they have been waiting for more than 11 years for these facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31167/08]
View answerThe extension/refurbishment project to which the Deputy refers has a band rating of 2 and is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning, stage 4/5 (Detailed Design/Bill of Quantities). As is the case with all large capital projects currently on hand within the Developing Areas Unit, its progression will be considered in the context of the multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.
