Seymour Crawford
Ceist:210 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project for Scoil Naomh Padraig, Corracrin, Emyvale, County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4981/02]
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 the Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.
Since the Government came into office, there has been a great increase in the level of activity in the area of primary school building. This has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of major building projects under construction, which 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 the project is currently in architectural planning. Under the expanded building programme, it will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders as soon as possible.
John Bruton
Ceist:211 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science when the additional general purpose and physical education room will be provided for Our Lady of Mercy Primary School in Kells, County Meath; the reason there is a delay in providing this extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4982/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates the Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.
Since the Government came into office, there has been a great increase in the level of activity in the area of primary school building. This has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of major building projects under construction, which has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School in Kells is being extended-refurbished as part of the Government's programme and the project is currently in architectural planning. Under the expanded building programme, it will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders as soon as possible.