Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2008
606 Deputy Rory O’Hanlon asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date on a centre (details supplied); when it is expected to open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41091/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am pleased to inform the Deputy that the centre in question has started delivering training programmes to educational and allied professionals.
A building project is currently at an advanced design stage and it is expected to go on site during 2009. Preparation for, and modelling of, the learning support and educational assessment services will take place during 2009 with full operational service being achieved in the Spring of 2010 when the proposed building project is completed.
607 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied); if it will be included in the next new school building list; if his attention has been drawn to the conditions experienced by the schoolchildren and teachers in this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41095/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraI recently met a deputation from the school to which the Deputy refers to discuss its building project which is 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.
