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Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 February 2004

Wednesday, 18 February 2004

Ceisteanna (142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

211 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the length of time his Department has been negotiating with the Kildare VEC authorities about St. Patrick's post-primary school, Naas, County Kildare, particularly on its relocation; the state of these discussions; the imminence or otherwise of a favourable decision; the likely schedule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5303/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The proposed relocation of the school was mooted by its management authority in recent years. Some years ago the former chief executive officer, County Kildare VEC, made a proposal but my Department rejected it. Recently the CEO made a new proposal and my Department indicated agreement in principle. A number of issues must be addressed before a final decision can be made. Most of the issues relate to planning matters that are external to my Department.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

212 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science about the acquisition of a site for a new national school at Kill, County Kildare, having regard to the dangerous location of the present school given proposed road works in the area and keeping in mind the numerous representations his Department received from concerned parents and school authorities; if the acquisition of a site and its development can be expedited with a view to meeting the needs of the area, as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5304/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

The OPW's property management section acquires sites on behalf of my Department. At present it is exploring the possibility of acquiring a site. The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

213 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science about facilities for Ardclough national school, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the current stage of development or works; whether the proposal will be advanced or concluded in 2004; when requirements will be met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5305/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

The OPW's property management section acquires sites on behalf of my Department. At present it is exploring the possibility of acquiring a site. The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

214 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science about facilities for Coláiste Chiarán, Leixlip, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the current stage of development or works; whether the proposal will be advanced or concluded in 2004; when requirements will be met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5306/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

At present my Department's planning and building unit is considering the application and the school authorities will be contacted in the near future.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

215 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science about facilities for Scoil Clochar Naofa, Kilcock, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the current stage of development or works; whether the proposal will be advanced or concluded in 2004; when requirements will be met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5307/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

The school's management authorities submitted a grant application for an extension and my Department's planning section is examining it. The school will be contacted when a decision has been reached. The school also applied for funding under the summer works scheme. A list of successful applicants will be published no later than 27 February.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

216 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Coláiste Cois Life, Lucan, County Dublin, including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5308/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a new school for Coláiste Cois Life, Lucan, Co. Dublin is listed for proceeding to tender and construction as part of the 2004 school building programme. This school will cater for a long-term projected enrolment of 600 pupils. The indicative timescale in the programme for this project proceeding to tender is the second quarter of 2004. The tendering process for this project has commenced and the school authorities will be kept advised of developments.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

217 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at the girls national school, Celbridge, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5309/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

The management authority of the girls national school, Celbridge, County Kildare has applied for funding for roof repairs under the summer works scheme 2004. Applications under this scheme are currently being processed in my Department and details of successful applicants will be published on my Department's website no later than 27 February 2004.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

218 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Maynooth post primary school, Maynooth, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5310/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

A large scale building project for Maynooth post primary school, Maynooth, County Kildare is listed in section 9 of the 2004 school building programme which is published on my Department's website at www.education.ie. This project is at early stages of architectural planning. It has been assigned a band three rating by my Department in accordance with the published criteria for prioritising large-scale projects.

The budget announcement regarding multi-annual capital envelopes will enable me to adopt a multi-annual framework for the school building programme which in turn will give greater clarity regarding projects that are not progressing in this year's programme. I will make a further announcement in that regard during the year.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

219 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Millicent school, Clane, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5311/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

An application for improved accommodation has been received from the management authority of Millicent national school, Clane. The application is being examined in the school planning section of my Department. When a decision has been taken in the matter, contact will be made directly with the school authority.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

220 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Presentation Convent school, Maynooth, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5312/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

The proposed large scale building project for Presentation Convent primary school, Maynooth, County Kildare is listed in section 8 of the 2004 school building programme which is published on my Department's website at www.education.ie. This proposed project is at stage three, developed sketch scheme, of architectural planning. It has been assigned a band two rating by my Department in accordance with the published criteria for prioritising large-scale projects. The proposed project will be authorised to progress to advanced architectural planning during 2004.

Indicative timescales have been included for large scale projects proceeding to tender in 2004. The budget announcement regarding multi-annual capital envelopes will enable me to adopt a multi-annual framework for the school building programme which in turn will give greater clarity regarding projects that are not progressing in this year's programme. I will make a further announcement in that regard during the year.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

221 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Rathmore national school, Naas, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5313/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am pleased to advise the Deputy that a new eight classroom school for Rathmore national school, Naas, County Kildare is listed for proceeding to tender and construction as part of 2004 school building programme. The indicative timescale in the programme for this project proceeding to tender is the first quarter of 2004. The tendering process has commenced and the school authorities are being kept advised of developments.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

222 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Robertstown national school, Naas, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5314/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am pleased to advise the Deputy that a three classroom extension, general purpose room and ancillary accommodation for Robertstown national school, Naas, County Kildare is listed for proceeding to tender and construction as part of the 2004 school building programme. The indicative timescale in the programme for this project proceeding to tender is the first quarter of 2004. The tendering process has commenced and the school authorities are being kept advised of developments.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

223 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Salesian College, Celbridge, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5315/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

The management authority of the Salesian College, Celbridge, County Kildare has applied for funding under the summer works scheme 2004. Applications under this scheme are currently being processed in my Department and details of successful applicants will be published on my Department's website no later than 27 February 2004.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

224 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Sallins primary school, Sallins, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5316/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am pleased to advise the Deputy that a seven classroom extension and ancillary accommodation for Sallins primary school, Sallins, County Kildare is listed for proceeding to tender and construction as part of the 2004 school building programme. The indicative timescale in the programme for this project proceeding to tender is the second quarter of 2004. The tendering process has commenced and the school authorities are being kept advised of developments.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

225 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Scoil Uí Fhiach, Maynooth, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5317/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Gaelscoil Uí Fhiach, Maynooth, County Kildare received permanent recognition from my Department last year. The school authority has now applied for permanent accommodation. This application is currently under consideration in the school planning section of my Department. When a decision has been taken in the matter, contact will be made directly with the school authority.

I must point out that, until my Department is in a position to provide permanent accommodation for the school, it is the responsibility of the school patron to provide suitable accommodation which should be capable of fully meeting the needs of the developing school. In the meantime, my Department will continue to support the school by providing grant aid for temporary accommodation.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

226 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Scoil an Linbh Íosa, Prosperous, County Kildare, including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities, notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5318/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

A four classroom extension, ancillary accommodation and a two classroom autistic unit for Scoil an Linbh Íosa, Prosperous, County Kildare, is listed for proceeding to tender and construction as part of the 2004 school building programme. The indicative timescale in the programme for this project proceeding to tender is the third quarter of 2004. The school authorities will be kept advised of developments for the delivery of this project.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

227 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Scoil Iognáid Rís, Naas, County Kildare, or Naas CBS, including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities, notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5319/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

The school building programme for 2004 as published is focused towards the construction of large scale new building projects which were in the advanced stages of architectural planning. The proposed extension project at Meánscoil Iognáid Rís is currently in the early stages of architectural planning and, consequently, did not feature on the 2004 programme.

However, given the difficulties being experienced at the school, my Department is anxious to provide a speedy solution to meet the short to medium term needs of the school. In this regard, it is prepared to provide permanent high quality modular accommodation in accordance with a schedule of accommodation to be agreed with the school authority. This type of accommodation is widely used in other countries and has been used here in the Prison Service. In addition, my Department satisfactorily piloted an entire new second level school in Cabra last year using this type of accommodation. The main advantage of modular accommodation is the speed with which it can be delivered. It is also permanent in nature and can be demounted for use elsewhere as circumstances at individual schools change. It is envisaged that the remainder of the accommodation required at Meánscoil Iognáid Rís can be provided using the same delivery method under next year's capital programme.

However, if the school authority wishes to follow the traditional building delivery method, its project will be included in a re-evaluation of all projects that are not going to construction as part of the 2004 programme with a view to including them as part of a multi-annual building programme from 2005 onwards. This re-evaluation will take place following completion of a review of the prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects which is currently taking place with the education partners.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

228 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Scoil Mhuire, Clane, County Kildare, including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities, notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5320/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

The management authority of Scoil Mhuire secondary school has applied for funding for refurbishment and conversion works under the summer works scheme 2004. Applications under the scheme are currently being processed in my Department and details of successful applicants will be published on my Department's website no later than 27 February 2004.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

229 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Scoil Mochua Aghardh, Celbridge, County Kildare, including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities, notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5321/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

A four classroom extension, general purpose room and ancillary accommodation at Scoil Mochua Aghards, Celbridge, County Kildare, is listed for proceeding to tender and construction as part of the 2004 school building programme. The indicative timescale in the programme for this project proceeding to tender is the first quarter of 2004. The tendering process has commenced and the school authorities are being kept advised of developments.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

230 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Scoil Nás Na Ríogh, Naas, County Kildare, including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities, notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5322/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Gaelscoil Nás Na Ríogh commenced operation with provisional recognition from my Department in 2002. Newly established schools are generally required to undergo a period of provisional recognition, during which the operation of the school and the growth of pupil numbers are monitored. During that period, it is the responsibility of the school patron to provide suitable accommodation. This accommodation should be capable of fully meeting the needs of the developing school until permanent recognition has been secured and my Department is in a position to provide permanent accommodation.

An application for permanent recognition for the school has been received and is currently under consideration in the school planning section of my Department. As part of the examination, factors such as the long-term viability of the school, current and projected enrolments and suitability of accommodation will be considered. A decision on the school's application will be made as soon as possible.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

231 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Scoil Uí Dhalaigh, Kilcock, County Kildare, including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities, notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5323/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

An application for major capital improvement works at Scoil Chearbhaill Uí Dhálaigh has been received in my Department. The application is being examined in the school planning section. When a decision has been taken in the matter, the school authority will be notified directly.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

232 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Scoil Uí Riada, Kilcock, County Kildare, including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities, notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5324/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

A large scale building project for Gaelscoil Chill Coca national school is listed in section 9 of the 2004 school building programme which is published on my Department's website at www.education.ie. This project is at early stages of architectural planning. It has been assigned a band two rating by my Department in accordance with the published criteria for prioritising large scale projects.

The proposed project will be authorised to progress to the next stage of architectural planning during 2004. The budget announcement regarding multi-annual capital envelopes will enable me to adopt a multi-annual framework for the school building programme which in turn will give greater clarity regarding projects that are not progressing in this year's programme. I will make a further announcement in that regard during the year.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

233 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at St. Mary's College, Naas, County Kildare, including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities, notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5325/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

My Department intends to meet the accommodation needs of St. Mary's College, Naas, County Kildare, by way of providing permanent, high quality modular accommodation. The extent of the provision, which will be made this year, is under discussion with the school authority.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

234 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Scoil Mochua, Celbridge, County Kildare, including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities, notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5326/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

A four classroom extension, general purpose room and ancillary accommodation at Scoil Mochua Aghards, Celbridge, County Kildare, is listed for proceeding to tender and construction as part of the 2004 school building programme. The indicative timescale in the programme for this project proceeding to tender is the first quarter of 2004. The tendering process has commenced and the school authorities are being kept advised of developments.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

235 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at St. Conleth's vocational school, Station Road, Newbridge, County Kildare, including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities, notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5327/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

St. Conleth's vocational school, Newbridge, County Kildare, has applied for the provision of a PE hall. The planning and building unit of my Department has prepared PE hall templates that will standardise the construction of PE halls at second level schools and will be used to plan the provision of PE halls nationally. The PE hall templates are being piloted in a number of locations this year.

The matter of providing a PE hall at the school to which the Deputy refers will be considered when the pilot programme has been completed and evaluated and in line with available resources and priorities arising.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

236 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at St. Corban's school, Naas, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5328/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

My Department's school building unit received an application for retrospective funding from St. Corban's national school, Naas, County Kildare in respect of building works provided by the school. This application is being examined in light of the capital allocation for 2004 and competing resources. The school building unit will be in contact with the school authorities as soon as this examination has been completed.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

237 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at St. David's school, Naas, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5329/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

An application for grant-aid towards improvement works has been received from the management authority of St. David's school, Naas, County Kildare. This application is being examined in the school planning section of my Department. When a decision has been taken in the matter, contact will be made directly with the school authority.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

238 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at St. Joseph's boys national school, Kilcock, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5330/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

The school authority of St. Joseph's boys national school, Kilcock, County Kildare has submitted an application to my Department for temporary accommodation. The application is being examined in the school planning section. When a decision has been taken in the matter, contact will be made directly with the school authority.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

239 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in regard to the provision of the full extent of the facilities sought at Tiermohan national school, Tiermohan, County Kildare including extra buildings, special teaching requirements or ancillary facilities notwithstanding information posted on the website and having regard to previous commitments, representations and negotiations with the school authorities; the precise stage at which the development or works now stand; the extent to which the proposal is likely to be advanced or concluded in 2004; when it is expected that the requirements will be fully met to the satisfaction of the school authorities by way of permanent accommodation rather than temporary or prefabricated facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5331/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

An application for grant-aid towards improvement works has been received from the management authority of Tiermohan national school, Donadea, Naas. The application is being assessed in the school planning section of my Department. When a decision has been taken in the matter, contact will be made directly with the school authority.

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