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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 8 Dec 1999

Vol. 512 No. 4

Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.

Deirdre Clune

Ceist:

157 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Education and Science if the proposed extension to Gaelscoil an Attian, Tadhg Ó Muruín, Douglas, County Cork, is included in his Department's 2000 Estimates; if so, the amount allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26479/99]

I take it that the Deputy is referring to Gaelscoil an Athar Tadhg Ó Murchú, Douglas, Cork city.

A building project at this school is currently at the early stages of architectural planning. Every effort will be made to advance the project through the remaining planning stages.

It is not the practice of my Department to indicate in advance of obtaining tenders the estimated cost of a project. To do so would compromise the tendering process.

Deirdre Clune

Ceist:

158 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Education and Science the school extensions and new start-ups promised; the amount, if any, allocated for all projects in his Department's 2000 Estimates; the projects not included in the Estimates which will have to await funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26480/99]

One hundred and seventy nine million pounds has been allocated in the Estimates for the year 2000 in respect of primary – £79 million – and post-primary buildings – £100 million. This will allow a substantial number of school building projects to advance to construction. Progress to construction in respect of individual projects depends on factors such as the completion of architectural design, planning permission, etc. In so far as is possible, it is intended to allow projects which have completed architectural design and for which tenders have been sought to proceed to construction.

Seán Ryan

Ceist:

159 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the proposed extension to Pope John Paul II national school, Malahide, County Dublin; if all stages will be processed as a matter of urgency in view of the fact this extension is urgently needed for September 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26482/99]

The architectural planning process for the proposed extension at Pope John Paul II national school, Malahide, County Dublin is currently progressing and every effort will continue to be made to advance the project through the various planning stages.

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