Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2004
151 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science when he will sanction the construction of a new school for Monkstown Educate Together national school in view of the totally inadequate current accommodation and the fact that two suitable sites already zoned for educational use have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10149/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe property management section of the Office of Public Works recently submitted a report to my Department on the issue of site acquisition for Monkstown Educate Together national school. However, due to the commercial sensitivity of the process involved, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on any individual aspect of the report at this time. However, my Department will continue to grant-aid the use of temporary accommodation by the school at a rate of 95% of the cost pending the delivery of permanent accommodation.
152 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide an update on the application for a extension to Holy Family School, Cootehill, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10150/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe proposed extension to the Holy Family primary school, Cootehill, County Cavan, is listed in section 8 of the 2004 school building programme which is published on my Department's website at www.education.ie. This project has been assigned a band one rating by my Department in accordance with the published criteria for prioritising large-scale projects. It is planned to progress this project 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 to tender in this year's programme including the Holy Family primary school. I will make a further announcement in that regard during the year.
