Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 April 2004
107 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated cost of the proposed new extension for a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; if he will allow the school to go ahead with its own proposed builder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11058/04]
Amharc ar fhreagra108 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science the action he will take following correspondence from a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11059/04]
Amharc ar fhreagra109 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Wexford will receive the go ahead for a new extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11060/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 107 to 109, inclusive, together.
An application for grant-aid towards improvement works has been received from the management authority of the school referred to by the Deputy. The application is being examined in the school planning section of my Department.
As I announced in the 2004 school building programme, a key strategy going forward will be grounded on the budget day announcement of multi-annual allocations for capital investment in education projects. All projects that are not going to construction as part of the 2004 school building programme will be re-evaluated with a view to including them as part of a multi-annual building programme from 2005 onwards. The application from the school in question will be considered in this context. My Department will also, however, consider the alternative delivery method proposal from the school. This will be done in the context of my Department's obligations under public procurement procedures.
