Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2012
275. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the building and planning section of his Department has examined the accommodation requirements at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when it is expected arising therefrom to replace existing temporary buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43379/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school, referred to by the Deputy, has applied to my Department for large scale capital funding. The project has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale projects and assigned a band 2 rating.
In view of the need to prioritise available funding for the provision of additional school accommodation, the delivery of major school projects required to meet future demographic demand will be the main focus for capital investment in the coming years. In light of current competing demands on the Department's capital budget, it is not possible at this time to indicate when a project for the school in question will be progressed.
