Cecilia Keaveney
Ceist:734 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. [11492/02]
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 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. The school referred to by the Deputy is being extended and 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 possible, under the Government's expanded building programme.
Question No. 735 answered with Question No. 687.
Seán Power
Ceist:736 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for a building project by Scoil Bhríde National School, Nurney, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11516/02]
The property management section of the Office of Public Works is acting on behalf of my Department in relation to site acquisitions generally and is currently exploring the possibility of acquiring a site for Scoil Bhríde national school, Nurney, County Kildare. The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.