Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2008
585 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science when it is proposed to provide a new gaelscoil at Westport, County Mayo, the application for which has been made for some considerable period by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32101/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the capital budget of the Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time.
586 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the demand for school places and the lack of space for further prefabs, he will sanction the construction of a permanent building for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin. [32103/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an early stage of architectural planning. All applications for large scale capital funding are assessed against published prioritisation criteria which were formulated following consultation with the Education Partners. Under the criteria, each project is assigned a Band Rating which reflects the type of works required and the urgency attaching to them.
There are four Band Ratings in all with Band 1 being the highest and Band 4 the lowest. A Band 1 rating has been assigned to the project in question. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the capital budget of the Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time.
