Cecilia Keaveney
Ceist:1305 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school extension (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2367/02]
Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.
An application for additional accommodation and refurbishment in respect of the school referred to by the Deputy is being examined by the planning section of my Department. As part of this examination, factors such as current and projected enrolments, housing developments, staffing levels and the availability of places in other schools in the area are being considered.
As soon as this examination is complete, a decision will be made on how best to meet the school's long-term accommodation requirements and the school authorities will be notified accordingly.
Cecilia Keaveney
Ceist:1306 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school building (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2368/02]
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 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 extended-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.
Cecilia Keaveney
Ceist:1307 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school extension (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2369/02]
The allocation for post-primary buildings in 2002 is 182.31 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in post-primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.
Due to the greatly increased level of investment in the post-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 to which the Deputy refers is to receive additional accommodation as part of the Government's programme and is currently at stage five in architectural planning. The question of proceeding to tender will be considered as soon as possible under the expanded building programme.