Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 December 2009
373 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will confirm that he is giving special attention to the needs of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W in respect of the proposed building programme at the school; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the school community in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44449/09]
View answerThe project to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning.
The school's Principal and the Design Team's Architect and Quantity Surveyor attended a briefing session in my Department on 12 November, following which, the project was approved to proceed to stage 2(b). The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction is dependent on the prioritisation of competing demands on the funding available under the Department's capital budget.
The proposed building project will be considered in the context of the Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme for 2010 and subsequent years. 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 delivery of the project at this time.
374 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under application for large scale capital funding which they applied for in 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44465/09]
View answer378 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under an application for large scale capital funding for the provision of an extension to include additional classroom accommodation in view of the demands on the school and the increase in pupils attending the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44469/09]
View answer379 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under the application for large scale capital funding in view of the ongoing increased demands on the school with regard to classroom accommodation and the increased level of pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44470/09]
View answer380 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under the application for large scale capital funding in view of the increased demands on the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44471/09]
View answer381 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under an application for large scale capital funding which they applied for in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44472/09]
View answer382 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under an application for large scale capital funding which they applied for in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44473/09]
View answer383 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under an application for large scale capital funding which they applied for in 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44474/09]
View answer384 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under an application for large scale capital funding which they applied for in 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44475/09]
View answer386 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the degree to which accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare is sufficient to meet ongoing and long term requirements; if an extension is anticipated; the timeframe involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44477/09]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 374, 378 to 384, inclusive, and 386 together.
I can confirm that the schools to which the Deputy refers have made applications to my Department for large scale capital funding. The applications have been assessed in accordance with the published criteria for large scale capital projects and assigned an appropriate band rating. Information in respect of the current school building programme along with assessed applications for major capital works, including the projects referred to by the Deputy, are now available on my Department's website at www.education.ie.
The progression of all large scale building projects, including projects for these schools, from initial design 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 these projects at this time.
375 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for funding in the case of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare following submission of Stage 2b documentation by the school; his plans to progress same in the next six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44466/09]
View answerThe project to which the Deputy refers was included in my announcement earlier this year of 43 projects to proceed to tender and construction and is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning.
My Department is currently reviewing the stage 2b submission for this project and will be in contact with the school shortly regarding the outcome of this review and next steps in the progression of the project towards tender and construction.
376 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received submission of Stage 2b documentation from a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; his plans to progress same in the next six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44467/09]
View answerThe project to which the Deputy refers was included in my announcement earlier this year of 43 projects to proceed to tender and construction and is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning.
My Department received the stage 2b submission for this project from the Design Team last week. The documentation is currently being reviewed by officials from my Department.
On completion of the review of the Stage 2(b) submission, my Department will revert to the school regarding next steps in the progression of the project towards tender and construction.
377 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 1284 of 16 September 2009, the position in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when this matter will proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44468/09]
View answerThe school in question has recently been authorised to issue a Letter of Intent (i.e. commence the award process) to the lowest tenderer. If\when all conditions (e.g. bond, insurances, tax clearance etc.) contained in the Letter of Intent are complied with the school will be authorised to award the contract and proceed to construction.
385 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a school building project for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the approximate timeframe envisaged for the retendering process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44476/09]
View answerConstruction has commenced at the school referred to by the Deputy and it is envisaged that construction work should be completed in late 2010.
387 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the discussions he has had with the various authorities with a view to the provision of a second level all Irish school in north Kildare; when such proposals are expected to reach fruition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44478/09]
View answerThe Forward Planning Section of my Department is in the process of carrying out detailed analysis of over 40 locations of highest population growth in order to identify the school accommodation requirements up to and including the school year 2014/2015. When the required reports have been completed for these initial areas selected the Forward Planning Section will continue to work on preparing reports on a priority basis for the remainder of the country. Overall post-primary accommodation requirements in the North Kildare will be considered in this regard.
388 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to his reply to the matter on the adjournment on 5 November 2009, if he has or will, as requested, meet with the school authorities to discuss the issue of the need to proceed with construction of the new national school at Kill, County Kildare; the revised completion date for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44479/09]
View answerOfficials in the Planning and Building Unit have met recently with the school to discuss issues relating to the building project. The completion project for the new school for Kill is currently being pre-qualified. It is envisaged that the project will go to tender before the end of the year and that the project will be back on site in early 2010.
