Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 June 2010
498 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm that a school (details supplied) in County Dublin is included in the current building project budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22953/10]
View answerI can confirm that the project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an early stage of architectural planning.
The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.
However, in light of current competing demands on the capital budget of my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the further progression of the project at this time.
499 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when a request for a new school building will reach design and planning stage in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Louth; when tenders are expected to issue in respect of this development; the length of time construction is expected to take to complete this facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22955/10]
View answerA project to provide permanent accommodation for the school to which the Deputy refers involves the acquisition of a site. Contracts for the provision of a site for the school are now being exchanged and my Department has recently issued instructions to the CSSO to complete the transaction.
The progression of a building project for the school from initial design stage through to construction phase will then be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.
However, in light of current competing demands on the Department's capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of a project for the school at this time.
