Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2007
532 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science further to the review of all Irish education provision in the Ballymun area of Dublin and the 2002 feasibility study into the needs of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 and in view of correspondence, when the accommodation needs of the schools will be met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4823/07]
Amharc ar fhreagra556 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to an application for an extension by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 in 2002; her views on whether this school, which comes under the DEIS programme, is restricted due to the absence of a physical education hall and kitchen space for hot meals; her further views on whether the prefab classroom accommodation is unsuitable and that the school needs to provide for early childhood education services; if she will approve this application without further delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4982/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 532 and 556 together.
I can confirm to the Deputies that the Department is in receipt of an application for major capital works from the Board of Management of the school to which the Deputies refer. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale projects and has been assigned a Band 2 rating. Progress on the proposed works will be considered in the context of the School Building and Modernisation Programme from 2007 onwards.
