Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2011
130 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a planned extension to a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork; and a time line for the completion the project. [12564/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe project to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of the tender process. Subject to no issues arising, it is envisaged that once construction commences the project will take approximately eighteen months to complete.
131 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the school building programme in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12623/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has reached agreement, in principle, subject to contract with Cork County Council, in relation to the proposed acquisition of a site for the school to which he refers. Liaison with the Local Authority on the matter is ongoing. Due to the commercial sensitivities relating to site acquisitions, I am not in a position to comment further at this time.
Once this acquisition is concluded, the proposed building project will be considered in the context of the capital budget available to my Department for school buildings generally.
