Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 March 2006
204 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Question No. 322 of 15 December 2005, if the assessment has been completed by the school planning section of her Department; the progress on obtaining a site for the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9743/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria which was revised last year following consultation with the education partners. The proposed project, including the acquisition of a site, is being considered for progression in the context of the school building and modernisation programme 2006-10.
205 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on the proposed new school for Rathcormac, County Cork, especially in view of the overcrowding. [9756/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for capital funding towards the provision of a new school has been received from the school referred to by the Deputy. This application has been assessed in accordance the published prioritisation criteria. The property management section of the Office of Public Works is in the process of acquiring a site to facilitate the provision of the new school building. Progression of the building project is dependent on the finalisation of the acquisition of this site and is being considered in the context of the school building and modernisation programme 2006-10.
