Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012
131 Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a proposed building project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the steps required before the project may proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26141/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra150 Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the stage of the proposed development of a new building for schools (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26414/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 131 and 150 together.
The schools referred to by the Deputies have an application with my Department for capital funding for a major school project.
In view of the need to ensure that every child has access to a school place, the delivery of major school projects required to meet demographic demand will be the main focus for capital investment in the coming years. In the context of the need to prioritise available funding for the provision of additional school accommodation, it is not possible therefore to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of this school project at this time.
132 Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a proposed building project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the steps required before the project may proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26142/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraA building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is awaiting appointment of a design team and the commencement of architectural planning. The next step required will be a tender competition for appointment of the design team.
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.
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.
