Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2010
548 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a primary school building for a school (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20556/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra552 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a primary school building for a school (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20564/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 548 and 552 together.
On 16 February last, details of large scale capital projects proceeding under my Department's Capital programme for 2010 were announced.
I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a project for the school to which he refers was included in that announcement for the appointment of a design team in the fourth quarter of this year. The school authority will be contacted at the appropriate time in relation to the steps to be taken to enable the design team appointment.
549 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a primary school extension for a school (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20557/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra553 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a primary school extension for a school (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20565/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 549 and 553 together.
I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension and refurbishment project. The application has been assessed in accordance with published prioritisation criteria for large scale projects and assigned a band 2 rating.
Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed applications for major capital works, including the project referred to by the Deputy, are now available on the Department's website at www.education.ie.
The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction will be considered in the context of the school building and modernisation programme. However, in view of the level of demand on the Department's capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression the project at this time.
However, an application for additional school accommodation was received in the Department in February 2010 and I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the school was approved for a grant to build an additional mainstream classroom.
550 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a new primary school building for a school (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20558/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra554 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a new primary school building for a school (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20566/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 550 and 554 together.
I 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. The application has been assessed in accordance with published prioritisation criteria for large scale projects and assigned a band 2 rating.
Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed applications for major capital works, including the project referred to by the Deputy, are now available on the Department's website at www.education.ie.
The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction will be considered in the context of the school building and modernisation programme. However, in view of the level of demand on the Department's capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression the project at this time.
