Dáil Éireann - Volume 582 - 24 March, 2004

Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.

Cecilia Keaveney Cecilia Keaveney

  98. Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science about a school building (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9349/04]

Mr. N. Dempsey Mr. N. Dempsey

  Mr. N. Dempsey: Before committing major capital funding to a project my Department must be satisfied that the school has a viable future. Relevant factors, including enrolment and demographic trends, are taken into account thereby ensuring value for money. When a number of issues are investigated a decision will be made on how best to provide for its long-term accommodation needs. My Department’s officials are in contact with the school’s authorities.

Mr. Hogan Mr. Hogan

  99. Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science when stage five of the extension to the Presentation Convent, Carlow, will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9350/04]

Mr. N. Dempsey Mr. N. Dempsey

  Mr. N. Dempsey: The proposed large scale building project for the school is listed in section 8 of the 2004 schools building programme. It is published on my Department’s website at www.education.ie. The project is at stage 5, bill of quantities, of architectural planning and it was given a band 3 rating in accordance with the published criteria for prioritising large scale projects. My Department’s technical staff awaits a stage 5 submission from the school’s design team.

Question No. 100 answered with Question No. 95.

Dáil Éireann 582 Written Answers. Schools Building Projects.

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