Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010
265 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a primary school building project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32415/10]
View answerI can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers applied to my Department for major capital works. The application was assessed in accordance with published prioritisation criteria for large scale projects and assigned a band 2 rating.
The project was included in the Ministerial announcement on 16 February 2010 to appoint a design team this year.
Subsequently, the Department's technical staff conducted a site suitability assessment in May of this year and some issues raised as a result of the visit are now being addressed with the school authority.
266 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will indicate when work will commence on the new school (details supplied) in Passage West, County Cork; the expected completion date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32427/10]
View answerThis project is currently at an advanced stage of the tender process. Assuming no issues arise, it is envisaged that the project will progress to construction in quarter 4 of this year.
