Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 February 2010

Wednesday, 10 February 2010

Questions (222)

Paul Connaughton

Question:

289 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the overcrowding at a school (details supplied) in County Galway; if his further attention has been drawn to the lack of facilities at the school and an assessment made by his Department over the past number of years indicated that the plans and proposals are acceptable and that this application is ongoing for more than ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Batt O’Keeffe)

The project to which the Deputy refers is currently 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 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.