Vol. 547 No. 1
1370 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which he intends to extend the facilities at the various primary schools in Celbridge, County Kildare; the precise nature and extent of the facilities to be provided; if this will meet with requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2633/02]
With the exception of the north Kildare national school project, enrolments at primary level in Celbridge have been in gradual decline in recent years. However, there are three projects in architectural planning for primary schools in the Celbridge area. It is intended that construction will commence as soon as possible on the north Kildare school project and arrangements are being made to that effect. The other two projects are at advanced stages of architectural planning. They involve the replacement of temporary classrooms with permanent accommodation and improving the level of ancillary accommodation at Scoil Mochua and Scoil na Mainistreach. It is envisaged that following the completion of these building projects there will be sufficient primary school accommodation in Celbridge to meet current and anticipated demand.
