Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 June 2010
341 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if the supplementary tender report was sought, required or requested; when it is likely to become available in the case of the new gaelscoil in Maynooth, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24260/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is currently awaiting receipt of the Supplementary Tender Report from the Board of Management. When this report is received and assuming that no issues arise, the project will progress to construction shortly thereafter.
342 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposed development of new class rooms and an upgrade of the existing physical environment at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; when she expects work to commence on this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24283/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.4 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 my Department's 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 this project, 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 project at this time.
In the meantime, it is open to the school authority to apply to my Department for grant aid under the Summer Works Scheme or for additional temporary accommodation, if this is required.
