Emmet Stagg
Ceist:483 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be provided to end the use of prefabs at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare. [28196/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 8 July 2009
Ceisteanna (465, 466)
Freagraí scríofa
In 2002, the Department received an initial application for large scale capital funding to provide for suitable ancillary accommodation at the school referred to by the Deputy. An updated application was received in September 2007 seeking funding for a major extension to include additional classroom accommodation.
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 the 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.
John O'Mahony
Ceist:484 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Science his proposals to address all outstanding accommodation requirements at primary and post-primary schools throughout County Mayo over the next two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28213/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Forward Planning Section of my Department is in the process of identifying the areas where significant additional accommodation will be required at primary and post-primary level for future years. The area referred to by the Deputy will be included in this process.
Factors under consideration include population growth, demographic trends, current and projected enrolments, recent and planned housing developments and capacity of existing schools to meet demand for places.
Having considered these factors decisions will be taken on the means by which emerging needs will be met within the area.