Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 June 2004
160 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Science if the new schools advisory committee has received a submission from Educate Together drawing his attention to the considerable financial costs incurred in preparing an application for the building of a new school; if he intends to provide financial assistance for such purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19485/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe new schools advisory committee, which was established in 2002, assesses and makes recommendations to me on the applications for recognition of new schools. Its remit does not extend to the identification of premises or locations for the proposed new schools.
While I understand the costs involved in establishing a new school have been raised with the committee informally, a formal submission on the issue has not been made. Any such submission should be submitted to my officials for consideration.
