Theresa Ahearn
Ceist:173 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Education if he will outline the up to-date position in regard to the provision of a community college in Cahir, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - County Tipperary Schools Proposals.
County Tipperary (SR) vocational education committee are proceeding with the planning of this project.
Theresa Ahearn
Ceist:174 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Education in respect of the community school in Cashel, Co. Tipperary if he will outline the number of places and the estimated cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The new community school in Cashel is being planned for 800 pupils at an estimated cost of £3,000,000.
Theresa Ahearn
Ceist:175 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Education when tenders will be advertised for the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if he will outline the present position; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The preparation of tender documents for the proposed extension to Ardfinnan national school are in hand.
I cannot say, at this stage, when tenders will be invited. The position will be kept under review in the light of experience of commitments and cash flow requirements during the course of the year.
Theresa Ahearn
Ceist:176 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Education when the proposed extension to a school in County Tipperary will be provided; if the plans are finalised; when it is expected work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The proposed classroom extension at Ballyneale school is at present at tender stage. I am not in a position at this stage to say when building works will be commenced, but it is my intention to provide the proposed extension at the earliest feasible date.
Theresa Ahearn
Ceist:177 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Education if he will confirm that the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be included for funding in 1992; when the finance will be made available to the school authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
As recently announced this extension is scheduled to start this year. The question of when construction can begin is currently being examined and my Department will be in communication with the school authorities in this regard as soon as possible.
Theresa Ahearn
Ceist:178 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Education if he will outline the present position regarding the provision of a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if it will be included in the 1992 programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Planning permission was received recently for the proposed new national school at Clerihan, County Tipperary and planning for the project is proceeding. The question of expenditure during 1992 does not arise as the project will not reach that stage this year.