Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2008
529 Deputy Mary O’Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Science the planning and construction status of a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if his attention has been drawn to the fine and varied curriculum on offer in this school and its regard for pupils of all abilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46404/08]
View answerThe proposed building project to which the Deputy refers was announced to commence architectural planning on the 8th November 2006. The schedule of overall accommodation for the school in question was recently agreed with the school management and County Westmeath VEC.
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 my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time.
530 Deputy Mary O’Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Science the planning and construction status of a school (details supplied) in County Longford; if his attention has been drawn to the fine and varied curriculum being offered in this school and the particular care it has for disadvantaged students. [46405/08]
View answerThe project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced 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 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.
