Emmet Stagg
Ceist:257 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will sanction an additional grant to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33710/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 15 December 2004
Ceisteanna (243, 244)
Emmet Stagg
Ceist:270 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. [33726/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 257 and 270 together.
An application for grant aid towards the cost of relocating the school referred to by the Deputy to alternative temporary accommodation is under consideration in the school planning section of my Department. Officials have been in discussions with the school authority on certain issues and a decision will be taken as soon as possible.
An application for permanent recognition was recently received for Gaelscoil Nás Na Ríogh and is 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. A decision on the school's application will be made as soon as possible.