Schools Refurbishment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 March 2004

Wednesday, 10 March 2004

Ceisteanna (121)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

188 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will increase the capacity of the physical education area at the Maynooth girls national school, County Kildare, in line with the extent to which the original number of school places have been increased to meet the demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8084/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

A GP-PE room of 200 sq. m. is provided for in the proposed extension to this school. However, my Department has no objection to the school increasing the size of the proposed GP-PE room, provided the additional costs are funded locally.