Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 30 Mar 1993

Vol. 428 No. 5

Written Answers. - Ennis (Clare) Vocational School.

Donal Carey

Ceist:

243 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education if she has received a request from the County Clare vocational Education committee for improvements to Ennis vocational school; and if she will give details of the current status of this building by confirming the date that it will commence in 1993.

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

Architectural planning of a major extension to replace unsatisfactory accommodation at this school has reached an advanced stage, but the project is not yet ready to go to tender.

Following a recent examination of the school's long term requirements it is considered that additional accommodation may be required at the school. My Department will be in contact shortly with County Clare vocational education committee with the details.

It has not been possible to include the replacement accommodation in the 1993 second level programme because of other demands deemed to be of a higher priority which had to take precedence. However, this project, and any additional accommodation will continue to be considered for inclusion in the programme in the light of available resources and other commitments and priorities.