Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2012
296 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the exclusion of a new building extension at a school (details supplied) in County Cavan in the most recent school building programme; if he will reverse this decision with immediate effect; the date on which construction will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25489/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra301 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that conditions at a school (details supplied) in County Cavan have been reported as not satisfactory in a whole school evaluation carried out by his Department in 2008 and that conditions at the school have been unacceptable for years preceding that assessment and that the situation has continued to deteriorate over the years since; if he will ensure the school is restored to the list of approved school extensions with immediate effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25570/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 296 and 301 together.
The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. The Design Team are currently working on the Stage 2a Submission (Developed Sketch Design).
To ensure that every child has access to a school place, the delivery of projects to meet the increasing demographic demands will be the main focus for capital investment over the next 5 years, particularly in those areas where it has been identified that most future demographic growth will be concentrated.
The project for the school referred to by the Deputy will continue to progress through the design stages of architectural planning within the context of available funding. However, due to competing demands on my Department's capital budget, it is not possible at this time to progress the project to tender and construction stage.
