Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 November 2004
64 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of accommodation for autistic children at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30532/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department received an application for additional accommodation from the board of management and the proposed project is at an early stage of architectural planning. The project has a band 1 rating.
A full design team has been appointed and architectural design of the project is progressing. My Department's technical staff are currently examining the response received from the school's design team to queries raised on their stage 1/2/3 documentation, detailed plans-costs. The school authorities will be kept advised of developments.
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 including the school referred to by the Deputy. 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 and the progress of all projects will be considered in the context of the school building programme from 2005 onwards.
