Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2018
256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the various school bundles promised for County Kildare at primary and second level remain on target in terms of the relevant development phases; if he remains satisfied in respect of the projected completion dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42488/18]
View answer260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which a review has taken place in respect of the provision of primary and post-primary facilities by way of new buildings or extension of the existing building at primary and post-primary level in Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42492/18]
View answer261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which a review has taken place in respect of the provision of primary and post-primary facilities by way of new buildings or extension of the existing building at primary and post-primary level in Maynooth, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42493/18]
View answer262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which a review has taken place in respect of the provision of primary and post-primary facilities by way of new buildings or extension of the existing building at primary and post-primary level in Kilcock, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42494/18]
View answer263. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which a review has taken place in respect of the provision of primary and post-primary facilities by way of new buildings or extension of the existing building at primary and post-primary level in Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42495/18]
View answer264. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which a review has taken place in respect of the provision of primary and post-primary facilities by way of new buildings or extension of the existing building at primary and post-primary level in Celbridge, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42496/18]
View answer265. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which a review has taken place in respect of the provision of primary and post-primary facilities by way of new buildings or extension of the existing building at primary and post-primary level in Clane, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42497/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 256 and 260 to 265, inclusive, together.
I wish to advise the Deputy that the current status of large-scale projects, including those in County Kildare, being delivered under the school building programme may be viewed on my Department's website, www.education.ie, and this information is updated regularly. In addition, a list of large-scale projects completed from 2010 to date may also be viewed on the website.
I also wish to advise the Deputy of the announcement earlier this year of plans for the establishment of 42 new schools over the next four years (2019-2022), including 4 new schools to provide additional school capacity in County Kildare. This announcement follows nationwide demographic exercises carried out by the Department into the future need for primary and post-primary schools across the country. The four year horizon will enable increased lead-in times for planning and delivery of the necessary infrastructure.
The Government remains committed to delivering on existing projects on the school building programme as soon as possible. I am satisfied that the €8.4 billion investment available under the National Development Plan (2018-2027) will enable us to modernise and transform our school infrastructure in the years ahead.
