Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2011
203 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a new school by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22251/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe process of appointing a Design Team, for the project referred to by the Deputy, commenced on 26th June last when an advertisement seeking design team consultants was published on the e-tenders website. When the appointment process has been completed, assuming no issues arise, the Design Team will commence architectural planning of the project.
204 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a new school by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [22252/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision of a new building for the school to which the Deputy refers necessitates the acquisition of a site. I wish to advise the Deputy that a suitable site has been identified for the proposed school and my Department is working with the local authority to acquire this site. When the site is acquired, a project for the school will be considered within the context of my Department's Multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. In light of current competing demands on the capital budget of my Department, and the position relating to the potential site, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time.
205 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for relocation by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22253/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has submitted a proposal to my Department to relocate the school to alternative accommodation. My Department will convey a response to the school authority as soon as the proposal has been considered.
206 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a new school by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22254/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has submitted a proposal to my Department to relocate the school to alternative accommodation. My Department will convey a response to the school authority as soon as the proposal has been considered.
