Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 October 2010
157 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made in relation to building works in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35700/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. Authorisation was given earlier this year for tender documents to be prepared. The design team are currently working on stage 2(b) which includes applications for Planning Permission, Fire Certificate and Disability Access Certificate (DAC) and the preparation of tender documents. The school have indicated that they expect the design team to shortly submit their stage 2(b) report to my Department for technical review. Assuming no issues arise, it is envisaged that the project will progress subsequently to tender and construction.
158 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for building works by a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35701/10]
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 for an extension. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.2 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, is available on the 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 the 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 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.
159 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school building project (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in processing this application; the reason that the project has been put on hold; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35702/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra164 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a refurbishment and extension project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the timeframe for completion of works; the works to be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35711/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 159 and 164 together.
I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.1 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, is available on the 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 the 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 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.
160 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for building works by a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35703/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm to the Deputy that my Department received an application for large scale capital funding to provide accommodation to cater for the amalgamation of the two primary schools in the town to which he refers. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 1.4 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, is available on the 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 the 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 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.
