Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 January 2011
120 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the situation regarding a four classroom extension application by a school (details supplied) in County Cork; the band rating which has been allocated to this application; the progress expected in this case in 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3245/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school to which the Deputy refers applied to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension to their school. The application was assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building 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, is 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 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.
The school authority has recently submitted a revised proposal to my Department seeking grant aid for a project which prioritises the school's immediate teaching accommodation needs. This proposal is currently under consideration by the Department and a response will issue to the school authority in due course.
