Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 November 2015
206. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the building of new schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42200/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, I announced details on 17th November last, of the major school building projects that are scheduled to proceed to construction over the next six years, as part of the Government's €2.8 billion capital investment programme.
The Deputy will be aware that a project for the school to which he refers was included in this announcement.
Information in respect of all schools included in the Six Year Programme is available on the Department's website at www.education.ie.
The positioning of school projects on the new 6 Year Programme, in terms of year to commence construction, is informed by the anticipated progress that each project will make as it progresses through the various stages of the architectural planning process. All projects will however continue to be progressed with a view to proceeding to tender and construction stages at the earliest possible opportunity.
My Department will be in communication with schools in the Programme, including the school referred to by the Deputy, in relation to the next steps to be taken as the projects progress through the various stages of the architectural planning process.
