Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 July 2014
90. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent of the discussions he continues to have with the authorities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare regarding requirements, upgrading or other facilities thereat; if he expects to be in a position to address these issues in accordance with the wishes of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30005/14]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy that the school to which he refers has an application with my Department for large scale capital funding. The current status of all schools on the school building programme may be viewed on my Department's website at www.education.ie. The Deputy will be aware that given the need to meet demographic growth, the delivery of new schools, together with extension projects to meet future demand, will be the main focus of the Department's budget for the coming years. In this context, it is not possible to indicate at this point when a building project for the school in question will be progressed.
