Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2012
22 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he will publish the list of 180 existing primary schools and second level schools that will need major extensions or new buildings between now and 2017. [10042/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that I will shortly publish a five year plan outlining the school building projects that will commence construction in that time The plan, when finalised, will be published on my Department's website.
On the 19th December last, I announced details of 56 major school building projects to commence construction in 2012 as part of the €430 million education infrastructure plan for 2012, representing the first phase of a €2 billion five-year plan for major school building projects.
The Deputy will also be aware that in 2011, I announced that 40 new schools are to be established nationally up to 2017.
In view of the need to ensure that every child has access to a school place, the delivery of major school projects required to meet demographic demand will be the main focus for capital investment in the coming years.
