Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 March 2012
201 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills in relation to each of the five new schools announced for Lucan, Dublin, when were these projects initiated; the anticipated timeframe for delivery; the stage of these projects; if delays are anticipated; the funding that has been set aside for these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16583/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn the 12th of March I announced a five year plan which outlined the major school projects that will proceed to construction over the lifetime of the plan. Details of the individual projects and the indicative timeline for when each project is expected to proceed to construction were published as part of the announcement.
A total of €1.5 billion will be spent on those projects included in the five year plan. This expenditure will form part of a larger €2 billion capital investment programme over that period.
There will be a small number of additional projects, required for demographic reasons, which will need to proceed to construction in the lifetime of the Plan which did not form part of my recent announcement. These are school projects where discussions are under way with a school concerning an extension and which have not been completed.
Details of the five year plan and the individual projects included in the plan are available on my Department's website at www.education.gov.ie.
