Vol. 507 No. 4
252 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when the facilities at the new girls' secondary college at Celbridge, County Kildare, will be available for occupation; the total number of places available on that date; the number of teachers to be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17119/99]
I am pleased to inform the Deputy that works are on schedule for the completion of the new girls' second level school at Celbridge, County Kildare. It is anticipated that the school will be ready for occupation in September 1999. The overall accommodation will cater for 700 pupils.
The approved teacher allocation to the school for the 1999-00 school year is 36.65 wholetime teacher equivalents.
253 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the schedule for the provision of extra facilities at St. Mary's College, Naas, County Kildare; the number of phases in the development programme outstanding; the length of time these will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17120/99]
In May 1999, the post primary building unit of my Department authorised the invitation of tenders, subject to a number of amendments, for the proposed extension to St. Mary's College, Naas, County Kildare.
I understand that the schools design team awaits the submission of tenders. When the tender report and recommendation is received in my Department the question of authorising the placing of a contract for the project will be considered.
It is not possible at this stage to indicate when construction of this project will commence.
254 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the nature and extent of the facilities proposed at Scoil Dara, Kilcock, County Kildare; the proposed schedule involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17121/99]
The proposed extension at Scoil Dara, Kilcock will result in the provision of eight general classrooms, eight specialist rooms and ancillary area.
Stage 3 – developed sketch scheme – is currently being examined within my Department. 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.
255 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of extra facilities at Scoil Mhuire, Clane, County Kildare; the extent of the facilities proposed; the schedule for the provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17122/99]
The proposed extension at Scoil Mhuire, Clane will result in the provision of five general classrooms, seven specialist rooms, PE hall with changing area and ancillary area.
The school's design team recently received tenders for the proposed extension, which are currently being examined by the design teams quantity surveyor.
When the tender report, with a recommendation, is made available to my Department, it will be considered with a view to authorising the placing of a contract for the project.
