Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2005
567 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science her Department’s receipt of application for approval to replace four prefab classrooms with a permanent extension at a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan; her plans towards these essential works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35620/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school referred to by the Deputy has applied for capital funding towards the provision of a permanent extension. It is necessary, to ensure that the planned capital investment will meet the school's long-term accommodation needs, to assess the long-term projected enrolment at the school, on which the extent of accommodation required at the school will be based. The assessment will take into account factors such as current and projected pupil numbers at the school, the likely impact of housing developments, if any, and existing provision in the general area. A decision will then be taken on how best to provide for current and emerging needs. Any building project which may be required will be considered in the context of the 2005-09 school building and modernisation programme.
