Vol. 548 No. 2
442 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science when the development will take place to scoil náisiúnta Dromtrasna, Mainistir na Féile, County Limerick; and his views on whether there is urgent need to complete the proposed project in view of the condition of the school and the increase in pupil numbers in recent years. [4511/02]
The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997. Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.
Scoil náisiúnta Dromtrasna is being refurbished as part of the Government's programme and is currently in architectural planning. The project will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders, as soon as possible under the expanded building programme.
443 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if and when works will commence on the erection of a walkway between buildings at Confey community college, Leixlip, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4512/02]
In October, 2001 I approved funding for the provision of a covered walkway at Confey community college, Leixlip, County Kildare based on information and costings supplied by County Kildare vocational educational committee. It is a matter for County Kildare VEC, in conjunction with their design team, to arrange with the contractor to put the work in hands within the approved costs.
