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Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 September 2009

Wednesday, 16 September 2009

Ceisteanna (1118, 1119, 1120, 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124, 1125, 1126, 1127, 1128, 1129, 1130, 1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1135, 1136)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1275 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress over the summer 2009 period with regard to the construction of new school and extra facilities at Kill, County Kildare; if same is on target to be completed within 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31431/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The new primary school in Kill commenced on site in June 2009 it is envisaged that it will be ready for occupation in September 2010.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1276 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for a new school submitted by a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; his plans to progress same in the next six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31515/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1278 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under an application for large-scale capital funding which it applied for in 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31517/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1279 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under an application for large-scale capital funding which they applied for in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31518/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1280 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under an application for large-scale capital funding which it applied for in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31519/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1286 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under the application for large-scale capital funding in view of increased demands on the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31525/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1292 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in Co. Kildare will be granted funding under the application for large-scale capital funding in view of ongoing increased demands on the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31531/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1293 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under an application for large-scale capital funding for the provision of a major extension to include additional classroom accommodation in view of increased demands on the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31532/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1276, 1278 to 1280, inclusive, 1286, 1292 and 1293 together.

I can confirm that the schools to which the Deputy refers have made applications to my Department for large scale capital funding. The applications has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned an appropriate band rating. Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed applications for major capital works, including the projects referred to by the Deputy, are now available on my Departments website at www.education.ie.

The priority attaching to individual projects is determined by published prioritisation criteria, which were formulated following consultation with the Education Partners. There are four band ratings under these criteria, each of which describes the extent of accommodation required and the urgency attaching to it. Band 1 is the highest priority rating and Band 4 is the lowest. Documents explaining the band rating system are also available on my Department's website.

The progression of all large scale building projects, including the projects in question, 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 projects at this time.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1277 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the construction of the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if same is on target to be completed by the end of 2009; if delays are anticipated; if so, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31516/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the new school in question to cater for 1000 pupils is complete and is currently in operation

Questions Nos. 1278 to 1280, inclusive, answered with Question No. 1276.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1281 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the construction of six classrooms at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the project is on target to be completed in the next three months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31520/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

A two classroom extension plus ancillary accommodation was completed at the school referred to by the Deputy earlier this year. A further 6 classrooms are currently under construction and it is envisaged that they will be completed by the end of 2009. When the current extension is completed the school will be a 24 classroom school.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1282 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to construction of permanent facilities for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31521/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a new permanent 16 classroom school for the school in question opened in September 2009.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1283 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to extra classroom accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the funding was drawn down; if same was used for prefab accommodation or permanent classroom accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31522/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

The school in question was approved funding last May for the purchase of a prefabricated classroom with the option to provide instead a permanent room for the same funding. The school has indicated to my Department that it intends providing a permanent room instead of a prefab. No funding been drawn down to date.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1284 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the application for an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of the fact that stage 2b was submitted by the school to his Department some time ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31523/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Tenders for the project referred to by the Deputy were invited and responses from interested contractors were due back to the school's Design Team on 2nd September 2009.

Once the Design Team has assessed the tenders, it will prepare a Tender Report and forward it to the Department for assessment. When the Tender Report is received and assessed, the project will then be considered for progression to the next stage i.e. the award stage.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1285 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date in relation to building works at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of the fact that tenders were submitted over the summer 2009 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31524/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

As part of the expansion of the Permanent Accommodation Scheme 2007, a capital grant was sanctioned to the school in question to enable the management authority to provide 4 additional resource rooms. As a devolved scheme, it is a matter for the Board of Management and its Consultant to progress the matter. However, I understand that the contractor has recently commenced on site.

Question No. 1286 answered with Question No. 1276.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1287 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated schedule for the provision of necessary works at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31526/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the school in question has been recently authorised to issue a Letter of Acceptance to the lowest tenderer and it is envisaged that work should commence on site by the end of this month.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1288 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received submission of stage 2b documentation from a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; his plans to progress same in the next six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31527/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the project at the school to which he refers was included in my announcement earlier this year of 43 projects to proceed to tender and construction. Information in respect of the current school building programme, including the project referred to by the Deputy, is now available on my Departments website at www.education.ie.

My Department is currently awaiting the submission of the stage 2(b) documentation from the Design Team for the project at this school.

Following receipt and review of the Stage 2(b) submission my Department will revert to the school regarding next steps in the progression of the project towards tender and construction.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1289 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received submission of stage 2b documentation from a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; his plans to progress same in the next six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31528/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the project at the school to which he refers was included in my announcement earlier this year of 43 projects to proceed to tender and construction. Information in respect of the current school building programme, including the project referred to by the Deputy, is now available on my Departments website at www.education.ie.

The Stage 2b documentation to which the Deputy refers was very recently received by my Department and is currently under consideration. My Department will revert to the school on the next steps towards tender and construction when the stage 2(b) submission has been reviewed.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1290 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received submission of stage 2b documentation from a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; his plans to progress same in the next six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31529/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the project at the school to which he refers was included in my announcement earlier this year of 43 projects to proceed to tender and construction. Information in respect of the current school building programme, including the project referred to by the Deputy, is now available on my Departments website at www.education.ie.

he Stage 2b documentation to which the Deputy refers was recently received by my Department and is currently under consideration. My Department will revert to the school on the next steps towards tender and construction when the stage 2(b) submission has been reviewed.

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1291 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position on foot of retendered proposals resubmitted by a school (details supplied) in County Kildare to his Department in June 2009; his plans to progress same in the next six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31530/09]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am please to inform the Deputy that the school in question has recently been authorised to issue a Letter of Acceptance to the lowest tenderer and it is envisaged that work should commence on site by the end of this month.

Questions Nos. 1292 and 1293 answered with Question No. 1276.

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