School Accommodation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2005

Tuesday, 18 October 2005

Ceisteanna (658)

Joan Burton

Ceist:

738 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in respect of shared facilities at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if an agreement has been signed between her Department and Fingal County Council; the provision which has been made for participation by local residents and organisations in the management, running and access to the shared community facility; the person or entity responsible for insurance; the estimated overall cost of the project; the contribution of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29129/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

My Department has reached agreement in principle with Fingal County Council and the management authority of the school to which the Deputy refers, that the hall being provided will serve the needs of the local community along with those of the school. The details of how this arrangement will work have yet to be finalised at local level. I understand an initial meeting of a committee formed to oversee the management of the hall has taken place.

Officials in the school planning section of my Department have arranged a further meeting with Fingal County Council and the school's management authority to resolve any outstanding issues regarding the management and administration of this shared facility. Fingal County Council has made a financial contribution to that portion of the hall already built. It will also fund the remaining portion of the hall, yet to be constructed.