Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 March 2012
111 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider a school (details supplied) in County Cork for any future school building programmes in his Department based on the submissions made by the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17055/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy may be aware, the school he refers to has previously refused two substantial grants offered to address accommodation issues namely in 2003 under the Small Schools Initiative and in 2006 under the Small Schools Scheme.
In view of the need to ensure that every child has access to a school place, the delivery of major school projects to meet the demographic demands nationally will be the main focus for capital investment in schools in the coming years. The five year programme announced earlier this month is focused on meeting those demographic needs. In that context, it was not possible to advance all applications for capital funding concurrently. In light of current competing demands on the Department's capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project concerned.
