Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 December 2016
176. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the school building programme for County Kildare continues to meet its targets at primary and secondary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40787/16]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, the 6 Year Capital Plan (2016-2021), announced in November 2015, as part of the Government's €2.8 billion schools capital investment programme, details the major school building projects that are scheduled to proceed to tender/construction over the lifetime of the Plan. It is my Department's intention to progress these projects, including those listed for County Kildare, though the various stages of the architectural planning, tender and construction process.
The Programme aims to prioritise new building projects and major extensions, including for special schools, in areas where significant demographic need has been established. School projects that were announced under my Department's 5 Year Plan (2012-2016) will also be advanced in the Capital Programme. The Deputy will also be aware that in addition, the Capital Programme also provides for devolved funding for smaller scale projects for schools, where an immediate accommodation need has been identified, such as the appointment of an additional teacher.
