Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 November 2013
65. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a list in tabular form of the primary school building projects priority listing showing the various stages of progress for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48615/13]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that the number of applications for major school capital works with my Department is in excess of 1,000 at both primary and post primary levels. The current position of such projects may be viewed on my Department's website at www.education.ie, which is updated regularly. Projects are grouped into various categories including projects at application stage, in architectural planning and at tender and construction stage.
The Five Year Plan , which may also be accessed on my Department's website, prioritises new school building projects, as well as major extensions in areas where a demographic need has been established. The current position of such projects and the year in which such projects are intended to proceed to construction is also set out on the Department's website.
