Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005
1224 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. [1866/05]
Amharc ar fhreagra1225 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. [1867/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1224 and 1225 together.
The school to which the Deputy refers commenced operation with provisional recognition from my Department in September 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 has been received from the school authority and 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.
I also confirm that an application for grant aid towards the cost of relocating the school was received. I am pleased to be able to inform the Deputy that all payments due to the school in this respect have been approved.
