Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Question:1788 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science when funding for a permanent school building for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 18 will be provided. [31204/08]
View answerWednesday, 24 September 2008
Questions (1701, 1702, 1703, 1704, 1705)
Written answers
The project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an early stage of architectural planning. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered on an on-going basis 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 progression of the project at this time.
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Question:1789 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide a specific school building list for the Glencullen/Sandyford local electoral ward. [31205/08]
View answerMy Department does not categorise the school building programme on the basis of local electoral wards. However, if the Deputy has a query in relation to a specific school he can contact my officials in the Department who will be happy to assist in this regard.
Sean Sherlock
Question:1790 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science when funding for a new school at Rahan, Mallow, County Cork will be approved in view of the fact that earlier in 2008 the existing school experienced a serious rat infestation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31212/08]
View answerA new 8 classroom school building has been approved for the school referred to by the Deputy. The project is awaiting the appointment of a Design Team. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase, including this project, 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.
Sean Sherlock
Question:1791 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will approve funding for the provision of a new school (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the fact that students have been in temporary accommodation at the local community centre, since 1999. [31213/08]
View answerFollowing a technical examination of the site, proposed for donation to the Department by a developer, my officials wrote to the developer requesting contract documents. A reply is awaited. As an interim measure my Department has sanctioned the rental of temporary premises and accommodation in order for the school to operate. Progression of a project to provide permanent accommodation for the school in question will be considered in the context of the Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.
Sean Sherlock
Question:1792 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will expedite an application for a new school (details supplied) in County Cork which has been awaiting the go ahead since the purchase of a site in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31214/08]
View answerSchedules of overall accommodation for the school to which the Deputy refers have been agreed with Co. Cork Vocational Education Committee to cater for a long term enrolment of 325 pupils. The progression of this project as with all large scale building projects, from initial design stage through to construction phase, will be considered on an on-going basis 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 progression of the project at this time.