Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2009
576 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in respect of a refurbishment project at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when the project will move to the next stage; the reason for the delay in the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17470/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding for a new school building. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.4 rating. 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.
