Schools Building Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2010

Thursday, 6 May 2010

Questions (174)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

170 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the time elapsed to date since application for permanent classroom facilities was deemed required at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the number of school places required thereat; the precise schedule for meeting these requirements in terms of permanent structures and facilities; the number of schools in the county the requirements of which have been met in the period referred to; the number of school places accommodated in course thereof; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18580/10]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Mary Coughlan)

The brief for the project to which the Deputy refers is for a new 16 classroom school. A permanent site was acquired by the school authorities in 2005 and the project commenced architectural planning in 2006.

The project is currently at tender stage and assuming that no issues arise, the project will be authorised to proceed to the award of a contract in the coming months.