Schools Building Projects Status

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 February 2018

Thursday, 1 February 2018

Questions (125, 134)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

125. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the state of development in each case with particular reference to starting and or commencement dates in respect of the school building programme at primary and second level in Prosperous, County Kildare and in respect of upgrading of existing and or provision of new facilities at existing or green field sites, if particular issues arise that may affect the projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5203/18]

Bernard Durkan

Question:

134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a proposed new post-primary school on an existing or alternative site in respect of a school (details supplied) is likely to be progressed having particular regard to the urgent and pressing need in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5212/18]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

I propose to take Questions Nos. 125 and 134 together.

As the Deputy is aware, a building project for the school to which he refers is included in the Department's 6-Year Construction Programme. In the context of progressing the building project, my Department has undertaken a site visit to the school.

The building project will be devolved to Kildare Wicklow Education Training Board (KWETB) for delivery and my Department will be engaging with KWETB shortly in this regard.