Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 July 2009

Thursday, 2 July 2009

Ceisteanna (212, 213)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

211 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the current or expected position in regard to the provision of the new school and extra facilities required at Kill, County Kildare; the developmental procedures concluded or pending; when it is expected that all procedures will be finalised with a view to conclusion of the project in readiness for occupation; the projected date in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27038/09]

Freagraí scríofa

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

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the project to which he refers recently went on site and it is envisaged that the new school building will be complete in 12-15 months.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

212 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when he expects to meet in full the application for major capital funding at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27039/09]

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

A major capital project delivering a new 8 classroom school was completed in 2006 for the school referred to by the Deputy. In 2007 the school in question received approval to build additional classrooms under the devolved Permanent Accommodation Scheme (PAS) and a grant on this basis was approved. The Board of Management was recently approved additional funding in relation to additional costs arising on the project. I understand that the project is ready to go to construction shortly.

Question No. 213 answered with Question No. 201.