Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2007

Tuesday, 9 October 2007

Ceisteanna (305)

Jack Wall

Ceist:

386 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of a new primary school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the position regarding discussions with primary schools regarding a possible rationalisation or re-configuration of primary educational facilities in the area where the schools are located; the stage the discussions are at; the agreements that have been reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22393/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Mary Hanafin)

Discussions are on-going with the authorities of the schools to which the Deputy refers in relation to their long term accommodation needs. As part of this process, meetings have also taken place with both Kildare County Council and Athy Town Council with a view to ensuring that the appropriate level of educational provision is made in the context of planned housing developments.

The Department expects to be in a position to make a decision on the long term needs of Athy shortly.