Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 April 2013
121. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for new or extensions to existing schools, primary and post-primary currently pending throughout County Kildare; his expectations by way of response in the current year in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17975/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe current status of all projects, including those in County Kildare, may be viewed on my Department's website at www.education.ie and this will be updated regularly throughout the year. The 5 Year Construction Plan that I announced in March 2012, together with my announcement last December of the 50 school projects which are scheduled for construction in the current year as part of a €2 billion capital investment programme, outlines the major school projects, that will commence construction over the duration of the Plan (2012-2016). The primary aim at the core of the Five Year Plan is focussed on meeting demographic demands to ensure that every child will have access to a physical school place and that our school system is in a position to cope with increasing pupil numbers.
