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Schools Building Projects Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Questions (287, 288)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

287. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary schools throughout County Kildare currently awaiting approval in respect of replacement of buildings or provision of new structures or other facilities; the extent to which he expects to be in a position to meet such requirements in the remainder of the current year, notwithstanding the ongoing budgetary situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25762/13]

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Bernard Durkan

Question:

288. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of post-primary schools throughout County Kildare currently awaiting approval in respect of replacement of buildings or provision of new structures or other facilities; the extent to which he expects to be in a position to meet such requirements in the remainder of the current year, notwithstanding the ongoing budgetary situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25763/13]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 287 and 288 together.

The current status of all projects, including those in County Kildare, may be viewed on my Department's website at www.education.ie and this will be updated regularly throughout the year. The 5 Year Construction Plan that I announced in March 2012, together with my announcement last December of the 50 school projects which are scheduled for construction in the current year as part of a €2 billion capital investment programme, outlines the major school projects, including those for Kildare, that will commence construction over the duration of the Plan (2012-2016). The primary aim at the core of the Five Year Plan is focussed on meeting demographic demands to ensure that every child will have access to a physical school place and that our school system is in a position to cope with increasing pupil numbers. My announcements provide for the advancement of 16 projects at primary level in County Kildare and 6 projects at post primary level.

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