Michael D'Arcy
Ceist:1384 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application from Gaelscoil Charman, Wexford for funding for their new school; and when same will be granted. [2692/02]
Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.
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 accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the pre vious Government's investment in 1997. In view 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.
A site has been purchased at a cost of 596,777 and a building project for Gaelscoil Charman is currently in architectural planning as part of the Government's programme. The project will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders under the expanded building programme.
Ceist:
1385 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will review the school building needs of a national school (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and his views on correspondence (details supplied). [2727/02]
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 accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997. In view 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. A proposed building project for the school referred to by the Deputy will proceed to architectural planning as soon as it is possible to do so under the expanded building programme.