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Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2004

Tuesday, 9 November 2004

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John McGuinness

Ceist:

345 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of funds allocated for the refurbishment of an old school building at Goresbridge County Kilkenny, to be used for educational purposes by parents of children with autism and which was announced publicly some months ago; if the running costs and staff costs will be met directly by her Department; if these costs have been assessed by her Department; if she will expedite a decision in this urgent matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28036/04]

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Freagraí scríofa

I understand from my officials that a contract in the amount of €253,105, including VAT, was placed on 10 September 2004 to carry out refurbishment works at the old school building in Goresbridge. It is envisaged that these works will be completed before Christmas. Funding for the approved staffing levels and approved running costs will be provided by my Department. Details of the projected operating costs have been submitted by the promoters and these are currently being examined by my Department. It is expected that these issues will be finalised prior to the completion of the current refurbishment project. Pending the completion of the refurbishment works, my Department is funding a home tuition programme for pupils awaiting placement.

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