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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: The extension/refurbishment project to which the Deputy refers has a band rating of 2 and is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning, stage 4/5 (Detailed Design/Bill of Quantities). As is the case with all large capital projects currently on hand within the Developing Areas Unit, its progression will be considered in the context of the multi-annual School Building and...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: At the outset, I should point out that the procedures employed by the planning authorities in relation to the zoning of land is a matter for that authority in the first instance and I have no function in this matter. The Department has already acquired a site for a post-primary school under the Redress Scheme. The Department is currently examing the issue of the Navan Road site referred to...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: An 8 classroom Generic Repeat Design School building has been approved for the school referred to by the Deputy. The project is awaiting the appointment of a Design Team. 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...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: With the recent rapid increase in the school going population, a large number of new schools have been established in recent years, under the process for the recognition of new schools conducted by the New Schools Advisory Committee. It is the general practice of my Department not to provide permanent accommodation for schools which have only received temporary recognition. When the school...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: The information relevant to the Deputy's question is being compiled and will be forwarded to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1786 and 1787 together. The Forward Planning Section of the Department is in the process of identifying the areas where significant additional accommodation will be required at primary and post-primary level for 2009 and onwards, including Glencullen/Sandyford. Factors under consideration include population growth, demographic trends, current and projected...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: 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 on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: My Department does not categorise the school building programme on the basis of local electoral wards. However, if the Deputy has a query in relation to a specific school he can contact my officials in the Department who will be happy to assist in this regard.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: A new 8 classroom school building has been approved for the school referred to by the Deputy. The project is awaiting the appointment of a Design Team. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase, including this project, will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: Following a technical examination of the site, proposed for donation to the Department by a developer, my officials wrote to the developer requesting contract documents. A reply is awaited. As an interim measure my Department has sanctioned the rental of temporary premises and accommodation in order for the school to operate. Progression of a project to provide permanent accommodation for...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: Schedules of overall accommodation for the school to which the Deputy refers have been agreed with Co. Cork Vocational Education Committee to cater for a long term enrolment of 325 pupils. The progression of this project as with all large scale building projects, from initial design stage through to construction phase, will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's...

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: The position is that applications have been received from 3 Institutes of Technology for designation as Universities. These applications raise significant issues regarding Government policy towards higher education, in particular the existing roles of the Universities and Institutes of Technology which have distinctive missions from each other, provide different levels and types of academic...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: Planning permission has been granted for the building project at the school in question. The Department is currently awaiting submission of the stage 2b (detailed design) documentation from the Project Design Team. When this is received it will be examined by the Department's Technical Section. The progression of this and all large scale capital building projects in the Department will be...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: The proposed project at this school has a band rating of 1.1, the highest priority that the Department assigns to major capital projects. The first stage in the process is the appointment of a Design Team and this will be considered in the context of the Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme and is subject to the availability of capital resources.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: The acquisition of the site for the school will be considered in the context of the capital budget available to my Department for school buildings generally. In light of many competing demands on the capital budget of my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the acquisition of the school site at this time.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: The development of a building project for the school in question is at an early stage. The project is awaiting the appointment of a Design Team. The commencement and progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase, including this project, will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1798 and 1824 together. A tender report for the school referred to was received in my Department. The progression of major capital projects including this one, will be considered in the context of the Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. I am not in a position to say at this stage when construction is likely to commence on...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1799, 1822 and 1827 together. Officials from my Department have received the Stage 3 submission (i.e. Developed Sketch Scheme) from the school's Design Team. The Stage 3 submission is currently being reviewed by the Technical Staff of my Department for their observations. It is expected that a review meeting will be organised between the Board of Management,...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: The project to which the Deputy refers is currently at early architectural planning. A stage 2(a) submission, Developed Sketch Design, has recently been received in my Department. Officials are currently examining the Stage submission. The progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to tender and construction, including this project, will be...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2008)

Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1801 and 1821 together. The project for the school in question is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. The progression of further major capital projects including this one, will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of the Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme and is of course subject to the availability...