Brian Stanley
Ceist:55 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken by him to advance the amalgamation of the boys and girls schools in Ballyroan, County Laois. [24628/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 17 May 2012
Ceisteanna (55, 56)
Freagraí scríofa
The major building project for the schools referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. The Design Team was appointed earlier this month following a tender competition. The Boards of Management will now work with their Design Team to progress the project through the stages of architectural planning.
School building projects currently in architectural planning, including the project referred to by the Deputy, will continue to be advanced incrementally over time within the context of the funding available.
Brian Stanley
Ceist:56 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills is his attention has been drawn to the pressure that the staff and pupils are under in a school (details supplied) in County Laois due to the need for new classrooms; the steps he is taking to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24629/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Major Building Project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. The Design Team is currently working on the Stage 2(b) submission (Detailed Design and Preparation of Tender documentation). Planning Permission, Disabled Access and Fire Safety Certification have been secured. The project is included in the recently announced five year construction programme and is scheduled to proceed to construction in 2014/15.