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213 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the full extent of the facilities required at St. Patrick's post-primary school, Naas, County Kildare; the progress in relation to meeting these requirements in the past six months; the plans he has to address these issues at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20794/00]
An extension of 1,097 square metres for St. Patrick's post-primary school, Naas and a refurbishment of the existing school have been agreed in principle with County Kildare Vocational Education Committee. My Department is in consultation with County Kildare Vocational Education Committee concerning the most appropriate way to progress this matter.
214 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date in 2000 in regard to overcoming any outstanding obstacles to the provision of the extra facilities at St. Mary's College, Naas, County Kildare; when it is expected that all works will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20795/00]
I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the extension to St. Mary's College, Naas is under construction and scheduled for completion in December 2000.
215 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans for the provision of the required number of second level places in Naas, County Kildare, and its precincts; when it is expected; the means by which these requirements will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20796/00]
Following an evaluation of the post-primary school requirements in the Naas area, building projects were approved for all three schools in the centre. In the case of Meánscoil Iognáid Rís, the stage 1 submission, site suitability-feasibility report, in respect of an extension is being considered in the planning and building unit of my Department. The extension project at Coláiste Naomh Mhuire is well advanced and scheduled for completion in December 2000. In the case of St. Patrick's post-primary school, an extension of 1,097 square metres and a refurbishment of the school have been approved.
It is envisaged that the three post primary schools in Naas, following the completion of building projects at each, will meet the required number of second level places in the centre. However, the area will continue to be closely monitored by my Department to ensure any emerging additional requirements are addressed.
216 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the current state of proceedings in respect of the provision of extra facilities at Scoil Iognáid Rís, Naas, County Kildare; the progress in relation to this project in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20797/00]
220 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position in relation to the provision of further facilities required at Scoil Iognáid Rís, Naas, County Kildare; the progress in relation to the provision of these facilities in the past six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20801/00]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 216 and 220 together.
Agreement has been reached with the management authority of Scoil Iognáid Rís concerning the level of facilities to be provided at the school. Additionally, a design team has been appointed and a stage 1 report, site suitability, has recently been received in my Department.
217 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when the extra facilities being provided at Scoil Mhuire, Clane, County Kildare, will be commissioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20798/00]
Phase 1 of the extension project, which includes the PE hall and the general classroom block, at Scoil Mhuire, Clane, County Kildare is completed and occupied. Phase 2, which includes specialist classrooms, is scheduled for completion shortly.
218 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 293 of 18 April 2000 in relation to the provision of the extra facilities required at Scoil Uí Riada, Kilcock, County Kildare, the progress on the project in the intervening period; the precise juncture in respect of the proposals at this stage; if any outstanding issues remain to be resolved in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20799/00]
Architectural planning is proceeding for the project to provide permanent accommodation for Gaelscoil Uí Riada, Kilcock, County Kildare. It is not possible to say when construction will commence. The school authorities are being kept informed of developments.
219 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the precise extent of the extra facilities promised at Scoil Dara, Kilcock, County Kildare; the progress in relation to their provision in the past six months; the date for the completion of anticipated works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20800/00]
Approval was given to the management authority of Scoil Dara post-primary school to proceed to the preparation and submission of stage 4-5 documentation, detail design-bill of quantities, in respect of the proposed extension at the school in March this year. This submission is awaited in my Department. I am not in a position to say when the project will be completed.
Question No. 220 taken with Question No. 216.
221 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position in regard to the provision of extra facilities at Sallins national school, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20802/00]
Architectural planning is proceeding for the provision of an extension at Sallins national school. The school authorities will be notified of progress as it happens.
222 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 292 of 18 April 2000 in connection with the provision of required facilities at Scoil Uí Fhiach, Maynooth, County Kildare, the progress in the intervening period in relation to implementation of the project in line with the identified needs of the community; if it has been possible to address any outstanding obstacles to the provision of the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20803/00]
My Department is considering proposals from the school for both its long and short-term accommodation requirements. The school authorities are being kept informed of developments.
