Schools Building Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2011

Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Questions (127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132)

Tom Fleming

Question:

126 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the primary schools in County Kerry that have applied for extension buildings; and the current status of each application. [39641/11]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

Applications have been received from 31 primary schools in Co Kerry for school extensions. In addition, applications have been received from a further 7 primary schools for new replacement school buildings Details of the schools concerned are attached for the Deputy's information. The current status of all projects on the school building programme, including those in County Kerry, may be viewed on my Department's website at www.education.ie and this will be updated on an ongoing basis. As the Deputy may be aware, the Government’s Medium Term Infrastructure and Capital Investment Framework, which was published on 10 November 2011, sets out the demographic challenge facing the education system in the coming years. The priority now is to focus on major school projects and smaller projects devolved to schools to meet the demographic demands. The primary aim will be to ensure that every child will have access to a school place. I recently announced that a school building construction programme for 2012 will be published this month and that a 5 year construction programme will be announced in the New Year.

County	Roll No.	Name & Address
Kerry	01396J	Tulloha National School Kenmare (Kerry)
Kerry	02418V	Knockaderry N S Farranfore (Kerry)
Kerry	03132I	S N Sliabh A Mhadra Ballyduff (Kerry)
Kerry	04062S	Listowel Presentation Primary Listowel (Kerry)
Kerry	08530W	Lauragh National School Killarney (Kerry)
Kerry	09837H	Black Valley National School Beaufort (Kerry)
Kerry	10755M	Scoil An Fhirtearaigh Tra Li (Kerry)
Kerry	11363A	Scoil Atha Na Mblath Killarney (Kerry)
Kerry	11746Q	Castlegregory Mxd N S Castlegregory (Kerry)
Kerry	12832O	Scoil Mhuire B Killorglin (Kerry)
Kerry	13615L	Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, Tralee, Co Kerry
Kerry	14366V	Loughfouder N S Knocknagoshel (Kerry)
Kerry	15592M	Sn Ceann Tra Meascaithe Ceanntra (Kerry)
Kerry	15945T	Firies Mxd N S Killarney (Kerry)
Kerry	15978L	Curraheen Mxd N S Glenbeigh (Kerry)
Kerry	16014A	St Finians An Corain (Kerry)
Kerry	17012B	S N An Fhossa Killarney (Kerry)
Kerry	17710C	S N An Chuilleanaig Killarney (Kerry)
Kerry	18247K	S N Mhuire Na Mbraithre Tralee (Kerry)
Kerry	18702I	Spa National School, Tralee
Kerry	18832V	Castlemaine N S Castlemaine (Kerry)
Kerry	19384C	Ardfert Central N S Ard Fhearta (Kerry)
Kerry	19448C	S N Realt Na Mara Tuath O Siosta (Kerry)
Kerry	19461R	Eilin Naofa (Kerry)
Kerry	19536W	Holy Family (Kerry)
Kerry	19631Q	Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Rath Ronain (Kerry)
Kerry	19917L	Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain Bothar Luimnigh (Kerry)
Kerry	19941I	Gaelscoil Faithleann Cill Airne (Kerry)
Kerry	19957A	Dromclough N S Listowel (Kerry)
Kerry	19986H	S N Eoin Baiste Garrai Na Dtor (Kerry)
Kerry	20229U	Nagle Rice Primary School, Milltown, Killarney

County	Primary	Roll No.	Name and address
Kerry	Primary	09260B	SN Lios Teilic Traili
Kerry	Primary	16217O	An Bhreac Chluain B Annascaul
Kerry	Primary	16898S	SN Breandan Naofa, Cathair Ui Mhodhrain Traili
Kerry	Primary	20013U	Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail Lios Tuathail
Kerry	Primary	20112W	Caherciveen NS Caherciveen
Kerry	Primary	20158A	Tralee Educate Together NS Collins Sandes House Tralee
Kerry	Primary	20229U	Nagle Rice Primary School Milltown Killarney

Tom Fleming

Question:

127 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the primary schools in County Kerry that have applied for replacement of prefabricated structures; the current status of each application [39642/11]

Tom Fleming

Question:

128 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the post-primary schools in County Kerry that have applied for replacement of prefabricated structures; and the current status of each application. [39643/11]

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

I propose to take Questions Nos 127 and 128 together.

Major applications have been received from 38 primary schools and 11 post primary schools in Co Kerry for extension projects or replacement of accommodation. In some cases school applications may involve, without specific reference, the replacement of some or all of the school's existing prefabricated accommodation, both rented and owned. Accordingly, information about the level of such accommodation is not readily available. The current status of all projects on the school building programme, including those in County Kerry, may be viewed on my Department's website at www.education.ie and this will be updated on an ongoing basis.

In addition, 2 primary schools in County Kerry applied this year to replace prefabricated accommodation with permanent accommodation. No such applications have been received from post primary schools. Details of the two primary schools concerned are attached for the Deputy's information. The application by one of the schools was unsuccessful as the accommodation at the school was deemed adequate to meet the needs of its pupils. Funding had previously been approved for this school to provide for a permanent extension of two mainstream classrooms to replace some temporary accommodation. In the case of the other application, this school was approved significant funding to provide a permanent extension to replace two mainstream classrooms.

County	Roll No.	Name & Address
Kerry	18702I	Spa National School, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Kerry	20197K	Kenmare NS, Kenmare, Co. Kerry

Tom Fleming

Question:

129 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the primary schools in County Kerry that have applied for renovation and repairs; the current status of each application. [39644/11]

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

The information requested by the Deputy in relation to Primary schools in County Kerry that applied for an Emergency Works Grant in 2011 is outlined in the following table:

Roll	School	Status
10501E	Asdee NS, Listowel	approved
12832O	Scoil Mhuire, Killorglin	approved
16917T	Scoil Naomh Padraig Measc, Caherleahan	approved
19487M	Holy Cross Mercy NS	approved
18705O	Scoil Naisiunta Tairbeart	approved
15878H	Derryquay NS, Tralee	approved
19512I	St. Oliver’s NS, Ballycasheen	approved
09938N	Scoil Ide, Curranes	approved
18049G	Scoil Na Mainistreach, Cill Áirne	approved
18856M	St. Joseph’s NS	approved
07990F	Scoil Naomh Cárthach	approved
20229U	Nagle Rice NS, Milltown	approved
19376D	St. Itas & St. Joseph’s NS	approved under Jobs Initiative Scheme
09878V	Aghatubrid NS	Works not elegible under Emergency Works Scheme
13530D	Mercy Primary School, Moyderwell	Works not elegible under Emergency Works Scheme
17365L	Cahooreigh NS	Works not elegible under Emergency Works Scheme
18049G	Muire Na Mainistreach	Works not elegible under Emergency Works Scheme
19536W	Holy Family School, Balloonagh	Works not elegible under Emergency Works Scheme
20147S	Scoil Mhuire Agus Naomh Treasa	Works not elegible under Emergency Works Scheme
20111U	Holy Family NS	Works not elegible under Emergency Works Scheme
18084I	Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal	Works not elegible under Emergency Works Scheme
11067T	SN Naomh Brid	Works not elegible under Emergency Works Scheme

Tom Fleming

Question:

130 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the post primary schools in County Kerry that have applied for renovation and repair; the current status of each application. [39645/11]

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

The information requested by the Deputy in relation to Post Primary schools in County Kerry that applied for an Emergency Works Grant in 2011 is outlined in the following table:

Roll	School	Status
61320M	St. Brendan’s College, Killarney	approved
61370E	St Michael’s College, Listowel	approved
81006S	Tarbert Comprehensive School	approved
76068N	Colaiste na Sceilge, Cahirciveen	approved
91504R	Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra	approved
61260U	St Joseph’s Presentation SS	under consideration
61260U	St. Joseph’s Presentation Convent SS	works not elegible under Emergency Works Scheme
61360B	Intermediate School, Killorglin	works not elegible under Emergency Works Scheme

Tom Fleming

Question:

131 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the primary schools in County Kerry that applied for, qualified, and were approved for work under the summer work scheme for school building refurbishment in 2011; and the schools that applied for, qualified, and are awaiting approval in County Kerry. [39646/11]

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

A total of 70 primary schools from County Kerry made an application under the 2011 Summer Works Scheme. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that 21 primary schools were successful under this year's Scheme. Primary school applications under the SWS were further assessed for purposes of the Jobs Initiative announced on the 10th May 2011. Under this assessment, a further 3 primary schools in County Kerry were approved for funding. Details of all schools that had applications approved for funding under the Summer Works scheme and Jobs Initiative are published on the Department's website, www.education.ie. I have also attached, for the Deputy’s information, details of successful school applications approved for funding in County Kerry.

List of Schools who received funding under the SWS 2011
KERRY	19917L	GAELSCOIL NAOMH AOGAIN BOTHAR LUIMNIGH	Mechanical
KERRY	19805A	BALLYDUFF CENTRAL BALLYDUFF	Electrical
KERRY	19547E	ST FRANCIS SPECIAL SCH BEAUFORT	Mechanical
KERRY	19487M	HOLY CROSS MERCY PRIMARY SCHOOL NEW ROAD	Electrical
KERRY	18325E	NAOMH CHARTHAIGH BOYS NATIONAL SCHOOL	Electrical
KERRY	18283O	SCOIL MHUIRE SC MHUIRE BROSNACH	Mechanical
KERRY	18049G	MUIRE NA MAINISTREACH MUIRE NA MAINISTREACH	Electrical
KERRY	16871V	S N AN CHROI NAOFA TRAIGHLI	Mechanical
KERRY	16014A	ST FINIANS AN CORAIN	Mechanical
KERRY	13615L	SCOIL EOIN BALLOONAGH	Electrical
KERRY	12875J	DOUGLAS NATIONAL SCHOOL KILLORGLIN	Electrical
KERRY	12587E	COOLARD MXD N S LISTOWEL	Mechanical
KERRY	11363A	SCOIL ATHA NA MBLATH KILLARNEY	Mechanical
KERRY	10755M	SCOIL AN FHIRTEARAIGH TRA LI	Mechanical
KERRY	10501E	SCOIL EASA DHUIBHE LIOS TUAITHAIL	Mechanical
KERRY	09209B	CASTLEDRUM N S CASTLEMAINE	Mechanical
KERRY	08530W	LAURAGH NATIONAL SCHOOL KILLARNEY	Electrical
KERRY	07841L	KILGOBNET N S BEAUFORT	Electrical
KERRY	04062S	LISTOWEL PRESENTATION PRIMARY LISTOWEL	Mechanical
KERRY	16217O	Scoil Bhreac Chluan	Electrical
KERRY	03132I	SN Sliabh a Mhadra	Mechanical

List of Schools who received funding under the Jobs Initiative 2011
Kerry	09209B	Castledrum National School	Access for all
Kerry	18702I	Spa National School	Access for all
Kerry	19376D	St Itas & St Josephs National School	Access for all