asked the Minister for Education if he is aware that the finance committee and the management of the Presentation College, Headford, County Galway, are anxious to know the exact position regarding the £25,000 grant promised to them towards the cost of a gymnasium; and if it is the practice of his Department to nominate a sum of money rather than a percentage of the cost in such instances.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Headford (Galway) College.
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It is anticipated that half of the grant will be paid early in 1981 and the balance in the second half of 1981 or early in 1982, depending on the availability of capital. The school manager has been informed accordingly.
No set procedure has been established for determining the amount of grant to be paid to secondary schools towards the provision of physical education facilities. Each case is considered on its merits.
Is the Minister aware that the total cost of the project in question is more than £100,000 and that a grant of £25,000 is not in keeping with grants paid for similar projects?
As the Deputy knows, I met a deputation from that school and we have made progress towards the provision of a physical education hall. The facts are as I have given in my reply.
Would the Minister consider giving a further grant?
Not at the moment.
I assume the Minister will consider an application?