Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2010
155 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when funding will be allocated to a school (details supplied) in Kilkenny City; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18490/10]
View answerI can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension and refurbishment project. The application has been assessed in accordance with published prioritisation criteria for large scale projects and assigned a band 2 rating.
Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed applications for major capital works, including the project referred to by the Deputy, are now available on the Department's website at www.education.ie.
The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction will be considered in the context of the school building and modernisation programme. However, in view of the level of demand on the Department's capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression the project at this time.
