Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2010
161 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when she received an application for large scale capital funding in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when this matter is likely to proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41672/10]
View answerThe school to which the Deputy refers originally applied to my Department for large scale capital funding in September 2007.
The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale capital projects and assigned a Band 3 rating. Information in respect of the current school building programme along with assessed applications for major capital works, including the project referred to by the Deputy, is available on my Department's website at www.education.ie.
The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project for this school, 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 the 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 the project at this time.
162 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when this matter is likely to proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41673/10]
View answerThe project to which the Deputy refers commenced construction last January and is expected to reach substantial completion in early 2011.
163 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for major capital funding made by a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41674/10]
View answerAs the Deputy has been informed previously, the school to which he refers has not applied to my Department for large scale capital funding and it has indicated to my Department that it is not in need of such funding.
