Schools Building Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 March 2018

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Ceisteanna (166)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the primary and second level school building requirements are being met in Clane, County Kildare, with particular reference to the ongoing building programme; the extra requirements at both levels pending; the schedule for provision of such extra facilities as already agreed or in the course of preparation in conjunction with local management, the Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board or other bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14664/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

My Department's Capital Programme (2016-2021) continues to address the challenges posed by the significant bulge in pupil enrolments going through our schools. This has seen a significant expansion in the rate of provision of new school places. The Capital Programme details the school projects that are being progressed through the architectural planning process, including those schools in County Kildare.

The major building project at the primary school in Clane is at an advanced stage of architectural planning Stage 2b (Detailed Design), which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents.  All statutory approvals have been secured.

The Stage 2b submission has been received in my Department and is currently being reviewed.  On completion of the review, my Department will revert to the Board of Management with regard to the further progression of the project at that time.