Vol. 547 No. 1
1278 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for a general purpose room at a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2235/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is 153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.
1279 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 861 of 6 November 2001, if these plans can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2250/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is 153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.
Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
A project for the provision of improved car parking facilities at the school referred to by the Deputy is currently in architectural planning. The project will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders, as soon as it is possible to do so, under the expanded building programme.
1280 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will approve an application for increased accommodation by Sonna national school, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2251/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is 153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.
Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
A proposed building project for Sonna national school will proceed to architectural planning and to the preparation of tender documents, as soon as it is possible to do so, under the expanded building programme.
1281 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if he will ensure that these works are progressed without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2252/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is 153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.
Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
The school referred to by the Deputy is being refurbished as part of the Government's programme and is currently in architectural planning. The project will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders, as soon as it is possible to do so, under the expanded building programme.
1282 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of a new primary school at Dysart, Mullingar, County Westmeath; if the architectural planning stage has concluded; if he will ensure that same is progressed without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2253/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is 153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.
Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
Dysart national school is being refurbished as part of the Government's programme and is currently in architectural planning. The project will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders, as soon as it is possible to do so, under the expanded building programme.
1283 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath for additional accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2254/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is 153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.
Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
A proposed building project for the school referred to by the Deputy will proceed to architectural planning and to the preparation of tender documents, as soon as it is possible to do so, under the expanded building programme.
Question No. 1284 answered with Question No. 1112.
1285 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made to date in 2002 by his Department in the provision of a new school at Curraghmore, Mullingar, County Westmeath. [2256/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is 153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.
Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
A proposed building project for Curraghmore National School, will proceed to architectural planning and to the preparation of tender documents, as soon as it is possible to do so, under the expanded building programme.
1286 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made in providing additional accommodation at Clonmellon national school, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2257/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is 153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.
Because of the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
Clonmellon national school is being refurbished as part of the Government's programme and is currently in architectural planning. The project will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders, as soon as it is possible to do so, under the expanded building programme.
1287 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath for additional accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2258/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is 153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.
Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
The school referred to by the Deputy is being refurbished as part of the Government's programme and is currently in architectural planning. The project will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders, as soon as it is possible to do so, under the expanded building programme.
