Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004

Tuesday, 24 February 2004

Ceisteanna (186)

Damien English

Ceist:

277 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science if a process has been initiated to provide a purpose built new school in Johnstown on the present site of St. Stephen’s primary school, Johnstown, Navan, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5693/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

St. Stephen's primary school, Johnstown, Navan, County Meath, opened with provisional recognition in September 2003. Newly established schools are 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.

My Department has not received any application to date from the school authorities for permanent recognition.

Questions Nos. 278 to 280, inclusive, answered with Question No. 276.