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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The building project for the school to which the Deputy refers was included in my announcement on 12 February of 43 major building projects to proceed to tender and construction during 2009. Representatives from the board of management and the design team of the school attended a briefing in my Department's offices in Tullamore on 26 March at which they were appraised of the next steps...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an early stage of architectural planning. The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project for this school will be considered in the context of the Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the Department's capital...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the school to which she refers has recently been completed. The handover of the new building to the school authorities took place at the end of June.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. A Stage 2(a) submission was approved by my Department in January 2009. The Design Team are currently working on a Stage 2(b) submission which, when completed, will then be submitted to my Department. Following receipt and approval of the Stage 2(b) submission my Department will...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a project for a new 16 classroom building for the school to which she refers, was included in the list of 25 major school building projects which I announced on the 12 of February last to enter into architectural planning. Officials in my Department are currently assessing the most appropriate construction model for this project. I anticipate that my...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project for this school will be considered in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the Department's capital budget,...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I am happy to inform the Deputy that the project for this school was included in my February announcement of projects to commence architectural planning in 2009. The brief formulation for this project is nearing completion and my Department will shortly be in touch with the school authority regarding the appointment of a design team.

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.3 rating. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The project to which the Deputy refers to is at an early stage of architectural planning. I am please to inform the Deputy that my Department recently gave authorisation for this project to proceed to seek planning permission.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The project to which the Deputy refers is at an early stage of architectural planning. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department recently gave authorisation for this project to proceed to seek planning permission.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has made an application to the Department for large scale capital funding for a new school building. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.4 rating. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project,...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.1 rating. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The project to which the Deputy refers is at an early stage of architectural planning. A response was recently received by my Department to the earlier comments of my Department's Planning and Building unit on the Design Team's Stage 2a submission. This response is currently under review by my Department. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm that the school authority from the school referred to by the Deputy submitted an application for additional accommodation to my Department. The school was approved for a devolved grant which means that responsibility for the day to day management of the project has been devolved to the school authority. A letter has issued to the school advising them of the decision and how to...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.1 rating. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: As the Deputy may be aware, I announced in January 2009 that the project for the school in question was to proceed to re-tender and construction. The revised Stage 2B (Detailed Design) submission, to comply with requirements under the new form of Government Construction Contracts, was received by my Department from the school on the 15th of June. The Submission is currently being examined....

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The school in question was approved funding under the 2007 Summer Works Scheme to improve disabled access. 70% of the grant aid was drawn down last April. My Department understands that the balance will be requested by the school shortly.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The school referred to by the Deputy applied for funding from my Department to carry out works to the roof of the school building. A capital grant of €90,450 for the project was approved by letter issued to the school on 16th January 2009. Work on the project has commenced and 70% of the approved grant has issued to the school, in accordance with the conditions of the grant scheme.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: The school referred to by the Deputy applied for funding from my Department under the Emergency Works Scheme to carry out works to the roof of the school building. Funding for the project has been approved and the school management has been informed of the position.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2009)

Batt O'Keeffe: A grant was sanctioned under the Small Schools Scheme 2007 to enable the school in question to extend/refurbish the school building. The building works commenced in June 2008 and the project is now completed. The funding for the project has been drawn down.