Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 March 2012
216 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the five year school building programme will be announced; if there is a shortlist; and the schools included in that shortlist. [14221/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am pleased to advise the Deputy that I announced details of the Five Year Plan yesterday. The Plan contains details of 219 new major school building projects which will begin construction over the next five years as part of a €2 billion capital investment programme. Details of the projects listed on the Plan may be viewed on my Department's website www.education.ie.
217 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for a new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14223/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra218 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the development of the school site occupied by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14224/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 217 and 218 together.
I can confirm that my Department is currently examining an application for improved accommodation from the school to which the Deputy refers.
So that the matter can be considered fully, a technical assessment of the site on which the school is located is required. Officials from my Department will be in further contact with the school authorities in this regard.
219 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the stage the proposal to provide a new second-level school at a centre (details supplied) is at; when this project will proceed to the next stage; the likely timescale for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14266/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, on Monday 12th March 2012, I announced details of 219 new major school building projects where construction is expected to commence over the next five years as part of a €2 billion capital investment programme.
I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the project to which he refers was included in this announcement.
Information in respect of all schools included in the Five Year Plan is available on the Department's website at www.education.ie.
