Dáil Éireann - Volume 291 - 01 June, 1976

Written Answers. - County Kerry Schools.

Mr. J. O'Leary Mr. J. O'Leary

106. Mr. J. O'Leary asked the Minister for Education the present position regarding a new central school for Banaduff in the parish of Glenflesk, County Kerry; if he is aware of the bad condition of Raheen and Banaduff schools in the same parish; and the proposals before his Department to rectify the situation.

Minister for Education (Mr. Richard Burke) Richard Burke

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Minister for Education (Mr. Richard Burke): A suitable site has not yet been obtained for the proposed new central school at Banaduff. As soon [489] as such a site is available the necessary arrangements for the planning and erection of the new school will be undertaken by the Commissioners of Public Works in consultation with my Department. I am not aware of any complaints to the Department about the accommodation in Raheen and Banaduff schools.

Mr. J. O'Leary Mr. J. O'Leary

107. Mr. J. O'Leary asked the Minister for Education if he is aware of the bad condition of Annabla national school in the parish of Kilcummin near Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will state the proposals, if any, before his Department for its replacement.

Minister for Education (Mr. Richard Burke) Richard Burke

Minister for Education (Mr. Richard Burke): As I said in reply to a parliamentary question from the Deputy last December my information is that Annabla national school, although an old building, is in a sound and reasonably comfortable condition. The replacement of the school is being considered by my Department in conjunction with the question of improving the organisation of the primary education facilities in the parish.

Dáil Éireann 291 Written Answers. County Kerry Schools.

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