Vol. 502 No. 3
661 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the urgently required extra facilities at Scoil Mhuire, Clane, County Kildare; when all preliminary administration will be concluded in relation to the project; the remaining stages to be complied with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8421/99]
662 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if a sports hall is included in the schedule of works in the context of the extra facilities to be provided at Scoil Mhuire, Clane, County Kildare; if this facility will be provided prior to, in tandem with, or after the other promised facilities at the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8422/99]
The Stage 4/5, detailed design and bill of quantities, submission for the proposed extension to this school is being considered in my Department's post primary building unit and this will be completed as soon as possible. The project includes a PE hall. When the examination of the stage 4/5 submission is completed, and if satisfactory, the question of the invitation of tenders will be considered.
663 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress in respect of the provision of extra facilities at Confey College, Leixlip, County Kildare; the plans, if any, he has to provide for these works at the earliest possible date; the number, if any, of remaining developmental stages to be gone through prior to allowing the project to go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8423/99]
My Department's post primary building unit is awaiting the stage 5 submission, bill of quantities, from the County Kildare Vocational Education Committee's design team for the proposed extension to this school. When this documentation has been received and examined, the question of allowing tenders to be invited will be urgently considered.
664 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when the new second level girls school at Ballymakealy, Celbridge, County Kildare, will be ready for occupation; if the school is sufficient to meet place requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8424/99]
The new school in Celbridge was planned for an enrolment of 700 pupils, however, as in all such areas of major housing development, this is being constantly reviewed. It is anticipated that the school will be ready for occupation in September and it will meet the current place requirements.
665 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date in respect of the provision of the extra facilities at Scoil Dara, Kilcock, County Kildare; the position in relation to the project with particular reference to the remaining developmental stages and the timescale for allowing the project go to tender; the number of school places proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8425/99]
Stage 3, developed sketch scheme, of architectural planning for the proposed extension has recently been submitted by the school authorities and this is being examined. Once this examination has been completed and if found satisfactory, the project will be allowed to proceed to stage 4, detailed design, of architectural planning. When stage 5, bill of quantities, has been completed the project will be ready for the invitation of tenders.
666 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the extra facilities required at Maynooth post primary school, County Kildare, with particular reference to the developmental stages to which the project has to proceed; the timescale in respect of conclusion of all administrative matters, if any, prior to commencement of works; the number of extra places available in the context of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8426/99]
A stage 1, site suitability, etc., submission is awaited from County Kildare Vocational Education Committee for the proposed extension of 1205mf7>2 to this school. The overall accommodation will then cater for an enrolment figure of 800 pupils.
It is too early to say when construction will commence.
667 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of extra facilities at Scoil Iognáid Rís, Naas, County Kildare; the number of extra places and facilities to be provided in the context of the project; the developmental stage at which this project stands; the timescale in respect of commencement of actual site works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8427/99]
My Department's post primary building unit has decided in principle to grant aid an extension of 1782mf7>2 at Scoil Iognáid Rís, Naas, County Kildare to cater for a long-term enrolment figure of 800 students. The schedules of accommodation will issue to the school authorities shortly for their acceptance.
