Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2015
426. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide in tabular form, details of new school projects, classroom developments and buildings that have been completed, have commenced or have been authorised by her Department in Cork North West since 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3308/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that the information requested is not available on a constituency basis. However, I can advise that the information concerned is held on a County basis and the current status of all projects, including those in County Cork, may be viewed on my Department's website at www.education.ie and this is updated regularly throughout the year.
The Deputy will be aware that the 5 year School Plan announced in March 2012, together with the schools announced in June 2013 under the Government's "investment in Infrastructure & Jobs" package and the schools included in the 2015 construction programme, details the major school projects, including those for County Cork, that will commence construction over the duration of my Department's €2 billion capital investment programme (2012-2016). The primary aim at the core of my Department's construction programme is focused 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. In the case of County Cork, 43 school projects are listed to proceed to tender and construction over the duration of the programme.
For the Deputy's convenience a list is included below containing details of all County Cork major school building projects that have been completed in each of the past four years and the funding allocated in the case of each of these projects. As the Deputy will be aware, all publicly funded projects are subject to public procurement guidelines and a competitive tender process. In that context it is not possible to publish funding allocations until projects are completed.
In addition to these major projects, my Department also approves funding on an on-going basis for devolved projects under the Additional Accommodation Scheme in response to applications from schools for funding to meet an immediate accommodation requirement because of increased enrolments and where an additional teacher is being appointed. In addition, the Deputy will be aware of the funding provided under the Prefab Replacement Initiative to replace prefabs with permanent classroom and resource rooms accommodation. Details of schools approved, including those in County Cork, can also be found on my Department's website and are updated regularly.
My Department is currently analysing demographic data on a nationwide basis, including the County Cork area, to determine where additional school accommodation might be needed from 2015 onwards and to ensure that this is provided in a timely manner.
NEW SCHOOLS COMPLETED
|
- |
Roll No |
School |
Year |
|
1 |
20354A |
Cara Jnr (Special) School, Mayfield |
2014 |
|
2 |
20435A |
St Joseph's NS & St John's NS, Kinsale |
2014 |
|
3 |
17609N |
Rathcormac NS, Rathcormac |
2013 |
|
4 |
20006A |
Gaelscoil Chloich na Coillte, Clonakilty |
2013 |
|
5 |
20310D |
Carrigaline ETNS, Carrigaline |
2013 |
|
6 |
81008W |
Ashton Comprehensive School, Blackrock Road |
2013 |
|
7 |
13450F |
Rushbrooke NS, Cobh |
2012 |
|
8 |
16746S |
Ballygarvan NS, Ballygarvan |
2012 |
|
9 |
17667E |
SN Pádraig Naofa, Whitechurch |
2012 |
|
10 |
19839R |
Gaelscoil Uí Riordán, Ballincollig |
2012 |
|
11 |
20001N |
Gaelscoil Bheanntrai, Bantry |
2011 |
|
12 |
20105C |
Star of the Sea Primary School, Passage West |
2011 |
|
13 |
76090G |
Bantry Community College, Bantry |
2011 |
LARGE SCALE EXTENSIONS COMPLETED
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- |
Roll No |
School |
Year |
|
1 |
17600S |
SN na Scairte Leithe, Saleen, Cloyne, Midleton |
2014 |
|
2 |
19351K |
SN Cill Criodain, Ladysbridge |
2014 |
|
3 |
62690E |
Scoil Mhuire, 2 Sydney Place, Wellington Road |
2014 |
|
4 |
91388S |
Carrigaline CS, Waterpark Road, Carrigaline |
2014 |
|
5 |
20106E |
Scoil Nioclais, Frankfield, Grange |
2014 |
|
6 |
20335T |
Scoil Phadraig Naofa, Rochestown |
2013 |
|
7 |
18279A |
St. Mary's NS, Waterpark, Carrigaline |
2012 |
