Vol. 528 No. 3
260 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of permanent facilities at Scoil Uí Fhiach, Maynooth, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30389/00]
My Department has agreed to provide temporary accommodation for Scoil Uí Fhiach. The question of providing permanent accommodation is dependent on the acquisition of a site. Until such time as a site has been acquired it will not be possible to commence architectural planning for the new school nor is it possible to say at this point when the new accommodation will be available.
261 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of further facilities required at Scoil Iognáid Ris, 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. [30390/00]
My Department's planning and building unit has recently examined stage 1 submission, site suitability, briefing and site report, in relation to the proposed extension, as presented by the school to which the Deputy refers. The school authorities have been advised that it is now in order to prepare stage 2, outline sketch scheme.
In the past six months this project has progressed from preparation, submission and approval of stage 1 to approval to prepare and submit stage 2 documentation. My Department is now awaiting submission of stage 2 for consideration.
262 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in respect of the promised extra facilities at Scoil Mhuire, Clane, County Kildare; the degree to which this project has progressed through various developmental stages in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30391/00]
The construction phase in the provision of additional facilities at Scoil Mhuire, Clane, County Kildare has now reached practical completion. The sports hall has been occupied since June 2000 and block A of the extension occupied since August 2000.
263 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of extra facilities required of Scoil Uí Riada, Kilcock, County Kildare; his schedule for the provision of these facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30392/00]
Architectural planning for the provision of permanent accommodation for Gaelscoil Uí Riada, Kilcock is under way at present.
It is not possible to say at this point when construction will commence, however, the school authorities will be kept informed of developments.
264 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 all works will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30393/00]
I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the extension to St. Mary's College, Convent of Mercy, Naas, County Kildare, is due for completion shortly.
265 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when the extra facilities required at Maynooth Post Primary School, Maynooth, County Kildare will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30394/00]
272 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when the extra facilities required at Maynooth Post Primary School, Maynooth, County Kildare will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30402/00]
I propose to take Parliamentary Questions Nos. 265 and 272 together.
My Department's planning and building unit has recently given approval to County Kildare Vocational Education Committee to prepare and submit stage 2, outline sketch scheme, for the proposed extension at Maynooth post-primary school. When this documentation is received in my Department, and if found to be satisfactory, this project will be progressed further.
At this early stage, it is not possible to say when the extra facilities will be provided.
266 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position in regard to the provision of extra places and facilities at St. Patrick's Post Primary School, Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30395/00]
I am pleased to inform the Deputy that an extension of 1097 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.
267 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay for a building project in a vocational school (details supplied) in County Wexford; and when construction will start on the project. [30396/00]
In October 2000 the building unit of my Department wrote to the chief executive officer of County Wexford Vocational Education Committee in relation to the school to which the Deputy refers. A revised stage 3 submission, to include the proposed works to the existing mechanical and electrical installation along with a revised cost plan, was requested. When this information is received, the matter of advancing the project will be given further consideration.
