Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 November 2006
248 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Cork has not been approved; the reason funding has not been provided therefor; and if he will make a full statement in the issue in view of the many promises and commitments that have been made on this issue over many years. [38206/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for capital funding from the school to which the Deputy refers has been assessed and schedules of accommodation to meet the current and long-term accommodation needs of the school have been drawn up by my Department. The further progression of this project will be considered in the context of the School Building and Modernisation Programme 2006-2010.
249 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will confirm that a new building at a school (details supplied) in County Cork can now proceed and that funding will be provided therefor in the estimates for 2007. [38207/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraA suitable site has been acquired by the Office of Public Works on behalf of my Department for this project. The long term projected staffing, on which the accommodation needs will be based, has been determined and also notified to the school authority. The building project required to deliver the new school will be progressed in the context of the School Building and Modernisation Programme 2006-2010.
