Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2006
461 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will re-examine the serious situation regarding the need for an extension and restructuring of the model school in Monaghan; if she will take an account of these difficulties in an effort to move on the project as quickly as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8088/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe proposed refurbishment and extension project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. Following increased enrolments in the school, a revised schedule of overall accommodation issued to the school in early 2005. The school's design team was requested to submit a revised stage 1/2/3 based on this new brief.
This documentation has been received in my Department and, once examined, my officials will be in further contact with the school authorities regarding the next steps involved in progressing this project.
A decision on which school building projects will advance to tender and construction will be considered in the context of the school building and modernisation programme 2006-10.
462 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of urgent funding to have a primary school extended and repairs carried out to the existing building. [8092/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for capital funding towards the provision of an extension has been received from the school referred to by the Deputy.
The project is being considered in the context of the school building and modernisation programme 2006-10.
The Deputy will be aware that I have made a number of announcements already this year in regard to the 2006 school building programme and will be making further announcements in this regard over the course of the year.
