School Accommodation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Ceisteanna (226)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

226 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will increase the size of the general purposes room in the proposed extension of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare in line with the extra classroom accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8477/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

A GP-PE room of 200 m2 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.