Ceist:
637 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8051/02]
Written Answers. - Schools Refurbishment.
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 building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
I have recently instructed officials in the building unit of my Department to progress the building project for the school referred to by the Deputy, to proceed to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders.
Question No. 638 answered with Question Nos. 635.