Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2004
336 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if she proposes to place a school (details supplied) in County Galway on the building programme of 2005 as a matter of urgency in view of the school’s pressing need for such attention; if she is in receipt of a sizeable petition sent to her predecessor by the parent’s association on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26278/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for the provision of a new school has been received from the management authority of the school referred to by the Deputy.
My officials are nearing completion of a review of all projects which did not proceed to construction as part of the 2004 school building programme with a view to including them as part of a multi-annual programme from 2005. All projects are being assessed against the published prioritisation criteria, agreed earlier this year with the education partners. Each project will be assigned a band rating under the programme, when published. The accommodation needs of the school referred to are being considered as part of this review. Following conclusion of the current Estimates and budgetary process, I intend to publish the 2005 building programme which will operate in a multi-annual framework.
