Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 April 2009
356 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science when he will allocate funding for the redevelopment of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14071/09]
View answerThe school to which the Deputy refers is one of 10 projects announced in January to be re-tendered with a view to going on site as soon as possible. For this project to go to construction it needs to be re-tendered under the new Department of Finance form of contract for public capital projects. The prequalification advertisement has recently been published inviting expressions of interest. My Department has been in contact with the school authority in this regard.
357 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will support a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [14081/09]
View answerThe school referred to by the Deputy got a new system built accommodation in 2008 which is suitable for its current needs. My Department acquired the site for the school and has provided funding of approximately €1.2 million including building costs,design team fees and furniture and equipment.
