Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2006
610 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will respond to an issue which was highlighted in relation to the difference in the level of grant aid approved for two schools (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [6475/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn May 2003, the school building section of my Department offered a devolved grant of €50,000 to the school referred to by the Deputy for the provision of temporary accommodation. It is my understanding that the school incurred additional costs for the upgrade of the school's sewerage system. Officials in my Department recently requested additional information from the school regarding this extra cost and on receipt of this, the issue of further funding will be considered.
611 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to provide additional classrooms and other facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow in view of the growing population in the Arklow area; if toilet facilities will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6478/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school planning section of my Department has received an application for funding under the additional accommodation scheme 2006 from the management authorities of the school to which the Deputy refers. All applications under this scheme are being assessed. The list of successful applicants will be published shortly.
An application for an extension to the school has also been received from the management authorities of the school. The project has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large-scale school building projects. Its progress will be considered in the context of the school building and modernisation programme from 2006 onwards.
