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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The project at the school to which the Deputy refers has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria, which were revised following consultation with the education partners and will be considered under the 2005 school building programme. The Deputy will be aware that I recently announced the first phase of the 2005 school building programme which provided details of...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The project at the school to which the Deputy refers has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria, which were revised following consultation with the education partners and will be considered under the 2005 school building programme. The Deputy will be aware that I recently announced the first phase of the 2005 school building programme which provided details of...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: My Department has no record of an application for capital works from the school to which the Deputy refers.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The school to which the Deputy refers has submitted an application for grant aid under the summer works scheme 2005, SWS. All SWS applications are currently being assessed in the school planning section of my Department and I intend to publish the list of successful applicants shortly.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The extension and refurbishment project at the school to which the Deputy refers has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria, which were revised following consultation with the education partners and will be considered under the 2005 school building programme. The Deputy will be aware that I recently announced the first phase of the 2005 school building...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The project at the school to which the Deputy refers has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria, which were revised following consultation with the education partners and will be considered under the 2005 school building programme. Progress on this project is being considered in the context of the school building programme. The Deputy will be aware that I...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The project at the school to which the Deputy refers has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria, which were revised following consultation with the education partners. Progress on this project is being considered in the context of the school building programme. The Deputy will be aware that I recently announced the first phase of the 2005 school building...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The project at the school to which the Deputy refers has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria, which were revised following consultation with the education partners. Progress on this project is being considered in the context of the school building programme. The Deputy will be aware that I recently announced the first phase of the 2005 school building...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The project at the school to which the Deputy refers has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria, which were revised following consultation with the education partners. Progress on this project is being considered in the context of the school building programme. The Deputy will be aware that I recently announced the first phase of the 2005 school building...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The staffing of a primary school is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on 30 September of the previous school year. The actual number of mainstream posts sanctioned is determined by reference to a staffing schedule and is finalised for a particular year following discussions with the education partners. The mainstream staffing of the school referred to by the Deputy for...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. My officials are currently examining the current and future enrolment levels for the school in consultation with my Department's inspectorate with a view to finalising deliberations on the matter. Further contact will be made with the school authorities when this process is complete....

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction work is well under way on the new school referred to by the Deputy. It is envisaged that the school will be completed in the latter half of 2005. My Department's school planning section has no request for any additional facilities for this school.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction work is well under way on the extension at the school referred to by the Deputy. It is envisaged that the extension will be completed in the latter half of 2005. My Department's school planning section has no request for any additional facilities for this school.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction is well under way on a seven classroom extension at the school in question. It is envisaged that the extension will be completed in the latter half of 2005. The need for further accommodation in the area referred to by the Deputy is currently under consideration by the officials in the planning unit of my Department.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am aware that Naas, Sallins and Kill, like many areas located within close proximity to Dublin, continue to experience population growth, a position that almost inevitably places some strain on existing educational provision. However, a range of significant measures have been undertaken by my Department to address the current and future need for pupil places in these areas. At primary level...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. Department officials are currently examining an amended stage three submission and the school authorities will be kept advised of developments. I recently announced details of 122 major school building projects that will progress to tender and construction phase over the next 12 to 15...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: Significant improvements have been made in the pupil-teacher ratio at primary level in recent years. The ratio has fallen from 22.2:1 in the 1996-97 school year to 17.44:1 in the 2003-04 school year. Arising from these improvements, class sizes have reduced in the same period. I am committed to reducing class sizes still further. This, however, can only be done on a phased basis and the...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: My Department has not received an application for additional facilities from the school to which the Deputy refers.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction is well under way on a six classroom extension at the school in question. It is envisaged that the extension will be completed in the latter half of 2005. Regarding teaching staff, the staffing of a primary school is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on 30 September of the previous school year. The actual number of...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Jan 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction is well under way on a seven classroom extension at the school in question. It is envisaged that the extension will be completed in the latter half of 2005. Regarding teaching staff, the staffing of a primary school is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on 30 September of the previous school year. The actual number of...