Schools Refurbishment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2009

Tuesday, 9 June 2009

Ceisteanna (598, 599)

Noel Coonan

Ceist:

657 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Education and Science the names and locations of schools in north Tipperary whose application for funding under the summer works scheme has been unsuccessful; the reason for their applications being unsuccessful; the works the funding was for in each school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22414/09]

Noel Coonan

Ceist:

658 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of north Tipperary schools currently waiting on summer works scheme funding; the number of applications in total that have been made from this constituency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22415/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Batt O’Keeffe)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 657 and 658 together.

The details sought by the Deputy relating to schools from the area in question whose applications were approved for funding and those that were unsuccessful under the current Summer Works Scheme are contained in the following tabular statements.

Unsuccessful applications generally fall into two categories:

Invalid applications

Unapproved applications.

Applications are deemed invalid where schools do not submit an application consistent with the terms of the Scheme. Most commonly, schools apply for works which are not within the scope of the scheme or they have not engaged suitably qualified Consultants.

The Department operates a free phone service each year for schools to assist them in completing application forms and to provide general information on the Scheme to avoid the submission of invalid applications as far as possible. Frequently Asked Questions are published on my Department's website and the governing Circular Letter also contains full details in relation to qualifying applications. Unapproved applications generally arise where the works had already been completed under another funding mechanism or where the works were deemed not to be absolutely necessary at this point in time. Letters issue to the individual schools setting out the reasons why their applications are unsuccessful and a school may appeal the decision made in its case if it so wishes.

The Deputy will be aware that €80m will be spent on 1,180 projects in 967 schools this year. This investment will improve structural, mechanical, electrical, gas and other works in schools right across the country. I have already announced that, later this year, I will invite applications for a 2010 Summer Works Scheme.

Summer Works Scheme 2009

Unapproved Applications in North Tipperary
County	Sector	Roll No.	School	Works requested	Reason
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	17543J	Cloughjordan N S Cloughjordan	Roof works	Works carried under contingency fund
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	17653Q	Castle Iny N S Luach Magh	Roof works/toilet upgrade/conversion works	Works carried out under Small Schools Scheme
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	18087O	S N Odhran Naofa Baile Na Cloiche	Roof works	Works carried out under Small Schools Scheme
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	18345K	S N Iosef Naofa Cor An Bhile	(1) Mechanical upgrade (2) Insulation works	(1) Works not absolutely necessary at this time. (2) Separate Scheme announced for this type of work
Tipperary N.R.	Post Primary School	65380E	St Mary’s Secondary School Nenagh	Toilet upgrade/ electrical upgrade//roof works/window replacement	Works not absolutely necessary at this time
Tipperary N.R.	Post Primary School	65450W	C.B.S. Thurles O’Donovan Rossa St		Project too large for delivery over summer months also contained a new build element, which does not qualify under the Scheme
Tipperary N.R.	Post Primary School	72370P	Borrisokane Community College Borrisokane	Sewerage works	Works carried out under contingency fund
Tipperary N.R.	Post Primary School	72470T	St. Sheelan’s College Templemore	Window replacement/tarmacing	Works not absolutely necessary at this time

Summer Works Scheme 2009

Invalid applications submitted by schools in North Tipperary
County	Sector	Roll No.	School	Reason
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	17237C	S N Cill Barfhionn Coolbawn	Consultant not properly qualified under the terms of the Scheme
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	19640R	Scoil Mhuire Lismackin	Consultant not properly qualified under the terms of the Scheme
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	19677R	Scoil Iosagain Upperchurch Central NS	Consultant not properly qualified under the terms of the Scheme

Approved SWS Projects

County	Sector	Roll No.	School	Works
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	02428B	Lackamore N S Newport	Roofs
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	02428B	Lackamore N S Newport	External Environment
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	12124K	Rear N S Newport	Windows
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	13867P	Roscrea N S No. 2 St Cronans Ns	External Environment
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	13867P	Roscrea N S No. 2 St Cronans Ns	External Environment
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	13991Q	Birdhill N S Killaloe	Structural Improvements
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	15778D	St Marys N S Nenagh	Mechanical
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	16211C	Two Mile Borris N S Thurles	Windows
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	16979S	St Colmcilles Primary School Templemore	Roofs
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	17512V	S N Flannain Naofa Rath Chobain	Toilets
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	17634M	Scoil Ailbhe Thurles	Toilets
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	17703F	S N Ard Croine Nenagh	Mechanical
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	17731K	S N Iosef Naofa Templemore	Roofs
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	17940T	S N Na Mbuachailli Tulach Seasta	Windows
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	18135W	Scoil Angela Ursuline Convent	Toilets

Approved SWS Projects —continued

County	Sector	Roll No.	School	Works
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	18285S	S N Cill Chuimin Thurles	Roofs
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	18350D	S N Na Hinse Thurles	Roofs
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	18396E	S N Rath Eilte Thurles	Roofs
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	18465U	S N Lios An Halla Nenagh	Mechanical
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	18465U	S N Lios An Halla Nenagh	Windows
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	18557C	S N Teampall Doire Nenagh	Structural Improvements
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	18559G	S N Cill Na Naomh Killeen	Toilets
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	18559G	S N Cill Na Naomh Killeen	Windows
Tipperary N.R.	Primary School	19874T	Scoil Na Toirbhirte Presentation Convent Ns	External Environment
Tipperary N.R.	Post Primary School	65370B	St. Joseph’S C.B.S Summerhill	Toilets
Tipperary N.R.	Post Primary School	65410K	Cistercian College Roscrea	Curricular Requirements
Tipperary N.R.	Post Primary School	65460C	Presentation Secondary School Thurles	Mechanical
Tipperary N.R.	Post Primary School	65470F	Ursuline Secondary School Thurles	External Environment
Tipperary N.R.	Post Primary School	72450N	St Joseph’S College Newport	Windows
Tipperary N.R.	Post Primary School	72490C	Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed Castlemeadows	Windows
Tipperary N.R.	Post Primary School	76069P	Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré Corville Rd	Toilets
Tipperary N.R.	Post Primary School	76069P	Colaiste Phobáil Ros Cré Corville Rd	Structural Improvements