asked the Minister for Education the number of new primary, secondary and vocational schools which were built during 1985; if she will give a breakdown of each category; and if similar figures can be provided for each of the years 1980 to 1984, inclusive.
Written Answers. - New School Statistics.
414.
The information requested by the Deputy is given in the following statements, which I propose to circulate in the Official Report.
Number of Primary School projects grant-aided from 1980 by my Department
|
Year |
New School |
Extensions to Existing Schools |
Total |
|
1980 |
52 |
49 |
101 |
|
1981 |
34 |
32 |
66 |
|
1982 |
17 |
29 |
46 |
|
1983 |
52 |
65 |
117 |
|
1984 |
45 |
58 |
103 |
|
1985 |
23 |
60 |
83 |
New Post-Primary School Buildings Completed 1980 to 1985
|
Year |
Total |
Secondary |
Vocational |
Comp. & Comm. |
|
1980 |
12 |
2 |
7 |
3 |
|
1981 |
21 |
7 |
9 |
5 |
|
1982 |
14 |
3 |
6 |
5 |
|
1983 |
14 |
4 |
8 |
2 |
|
1984 |
7 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
|
1985 |
6 |
3 |
— |
3 |
Note: The numbers given in the reply relate to entire new school buildings completed in the years in question for both newly established schools and new buildings to replace existing schools. Extensions to existing school buildings whether of a major or minor nature are excluded.