Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 December 2004
283 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the proposed amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Galway following her recent meeting with Oireachtas Members on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33866/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraAgreement has been reached with the management authorities of the two schools referred to by the Deputy to develop a single post primary school in the centre. The provision of accommodation to facilitate this amalgamation is being considered as part of a review of all projects which did not proceed to construction as part of the 2004 school building programme. All projects are being assessed against the published prioritisation criteria, revised earlier this year following consultation 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 programme from 2005 onwards. I will make further announcements on the school building programme in due course.
