Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2007
308 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will approve the tender document for the proposed amalgamation of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; when it is expected that work will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35773/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe tender report for the school referred to by the Deputy is under examination in my Department at present. The school's Board of Management will be kept advised of developments when the examination is complete.
Progression of all projects to tender and construction, including the project in question, will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. I intend to announce in January the first tranche of projects that will be proceeding to construction with further announcements throughout the year as the school building programme is rolled out.
