andMr. McLaughlin asked the Minister for Education the number of new schools proposed to be built this year in Sligo-Leitrim, and the proposed areas where each school is to be built.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sligo-Leitrim Schools.
55.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate for inclusion in the Official Report a statement giving the information requested by the Deputies.
Following is the statement:
SLIGO-LEITRIM CONSTITUENCY.
National Schools expected to be completed during financial year ended 31st March, 1963.
TOTAL : 6.
County Leitrim:
Ballinamore
Kiltyclogher
County Sligo:
Ardkill (Templeterrace)
Cloghogue
Dromore West
Grange
National School in course of erection and expected to be completed during financial year 1963-64.
Scoil Caitríona Naofa, Sligo.
National Schools for which contracts will be placed during current financial year.
County Sligo:
Annaghmore
High Park
Vocational School—the erection of which may possibly be commenced during the current financial year:
Drumshambo.
56.
andMr. McLaughlin asked the Minister for Education the number and the names of schools in need of extension or repair in Sligo-Leitrim.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate for inclusion in the Official Report a statement giving the information requested by the Deputies.
Following is the statement:
SLIGO-LEITRIM CONSTITUENCY.
National Schools at which it is proposed to carry out schemes of enlargement or improvement:
County Leitrim:
Dromahair
Clogher
Drumlease
Dubhthrian
Hollymount
County Sligo:
Annagh
Bunninadden
Carniara
Castlerock
Gleneaskey
Kilmactigue
TOTAL ... 11.
Vocational Schools at which it is proposed to carry out schemes of enlargement:
Grange
Easkey
57.
asked the Minister for Education if he is aware of the condition of Ballintogher national school, County Sligo; and what steps are being taken to provide a new school.
I am aware of the need for a new school to replace the existing Ballintogher national school. An inspection of the site offered for a new school will be carried out at an early date by the Commissioners of Public Works. When their report has been received, my Department will communicate with the Reverend Manager.
May I point out to the Minister that there is need for the immediate erection of this school? The present school is in a very bad condition and the children are frightened, due to the fact that rats are scurrying around the school.