Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 November 2004
489 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if permanent recognition of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare has been sanctioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29227/04]
Amharc ar fhreagra503 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will sanction the award of an additional grant to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29299/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 489 and 503 together.
The school to which the Deputy refers commenced operation with provisional recognition from my Department in 2002. Newly established schools are generally required to undergo a period of provisional recognition, during which the operation of the school and the growth of pupil numbers are monitored.
An application for permanent recognition was recently received from the school in question. It is currently under consideration in the school planning section of my Department. As part of the examination, factors such as the long-term viability of the school, current and projected enrolments and suitability of accommodation will be considered.
An application for grant aid towards the cost of relocating the school is also under consideration. A decision in these matters will be taken as soon as possible.
