Michael D. Higgins
Ceist:778 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science when the extension to Coldwood national school will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11665/02]
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. Due to 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 at Coldwood national school, Craughwell, County Galway, will proceed to architectural planning, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.